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Online therapist

Susan Jamieson

Calm guidance for practical life changes

Credentials
LCSW
Experience
12 years
Licensed in
Florida, Arkansas
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Susan

Susan Jamieson is a licensed clinical social worker with 12 years of experience helping people make practical changes in their lives. She focuses on guiding clients through stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, grief, trauma, and other life transitions. Susan aims to give clear information and steady support so people can take small, manageable steps forward.

Her style is down-to-earth and paced to each person’s comfort level. Susan draws on several therapy methods to match each client’s needs.

Background and approach

She blends strategies that help with thoughts and behaviors alongside approaches that build awareness and values-based action. In sessions she offers direction while listening closely to what matters most to the client. Work together is collaborative and paced according to each person’s goals.

In practical terms, Susan helps people notice patterns that get in the way and try new ways of responding. She teaches skills for managing strong emotions and for coping with daily stress. For parenting concerns she helps explore realistic options and small changes that can improve family routines and interactions.

Susan is licensed as a LCSW in Arkansas and Florida - AR LCSW 11496-C and FL LCSW SW16214. She provides sessions in English and offers several online formats to fit different schedules. The first steps are simple: complete a short matching form and schedule a session.

Her approach combines straightforward skill teaching with steady encouragement. Susan aims to help people build routines and habits that feel sustainable. She supports progress one step at a time.

Therapy methods and online access

Susan uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and choose actions that match their values rather than getting stuck in unhelpful thinking. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting thought and behavior patterns and practicing small changes to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

Choosing the right method is part of the process. She discusses goals and preferences with each person and adjusts approaches as needed. That collaborative process helps decide whether ACT, CBT, or a different combination will best meet the client’s needs.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to keep working on skills between meetings. Licensed professionals can use these options to deliver the same kinds of exercises, coaching, and emotional support used in traditional sessions, while allowing people to connect from home or work.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
Susan works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, parenting challenges, grief, trauma and abuse, anger, career issues, bipolar symptoms, relationship strain, and coping with life changes.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She combines practical skill teaching with listening and collaboration. Sessions focus on small, doable changes tailored to each person’s needs and pace.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working in social work and therapy settings.
What credentials and licensure does she hold and where is she based?
Susan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with credentials AR LCSW 11496-C and FL LCSW SW16214, and she is based in Arkansas.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session based on the therapist’s availability.

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Experience
12 years
Licensed
Florida, Arkansas
Languages
English

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