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Susan Keene, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Relationships Anger management Depression
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

My main approach is "cognitive behavioral therapy," because it's often how we see things that make our suffering. It almost always helps to take a close look at our "self talk."

I have a healthy respect for the ways in which our "animal brain" governs behavior without our awareness. I often will invite you to take a very close look at what seems to be happening now.

My life experience is rich with problems many of us face. Anger, communication difficulties, deciding to stay or leave a relationship, seeing a loved one in addiction, anxiety or depression that lowers our functioning. Loss. Grief. Toxic parents. Aging. Chronic pain.

I think we are more prone to isolation now. And we judge ourselves for things that are actually beyond our control. I would prefer that we appreciate how precious and worthy we actually are.

It's often hard to disclose what we are suffering so even the idea of therapy is scary. We want someone else to "fix it" for us, but soon learn it's going to take some work. Don't give up or settle for a certain level of miserable. Nourish curiosity and personal growth.

Perhaps you know you need to talk to somebody but you aren't sure you can afford a subscription. The "warm line" for Salt Lake County, is 801 587-1055. Outside of SLCo, but in Utah, the warm line is 833 773-2588. Responders are peer specialists and can offer support almost 24/7. This is not part of BetterHelp, and is free.

If you decide to work with me, complete the "information form" and explore the app enough to schedule our first session.

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Explore until you find "video session test" which offers a chance to see what we look like when our camera is working. It checks to see if mike, speakers, and internet strength are sufficient.

A BetterHelp session is intended to be 30 or 45 minutes duration. I prefer 45 min. If you come on board today, the scheduling app will not let you schedule as soon as there is an opening.

Except for Mondays and some holidays, or if I am ill, I check the platform daily to catch your messages.

I look forward to working with you.



Professional experience

17yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Relationships Anger management Depression

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Codependency, Communication problems, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family of origin issues, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-love

Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

UT LCSW 312328-3501

Reviews

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Very nice.

Written on Oct 19, 2024 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd

Susan is great! She has a wide base of knowledge and is very caring.

Written on Mar 29, 2024 after therapy with Susan for 3 weeks on issues concerning intimacy-related issues

Susan is wonderfully kind and caring, she is thoughtful and creative in her care and support. She brings experienced healing techniques.

Written on Jan 03, 2024 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coaching, and adhd

I feel caring when working with Susan. It was o her advice I went to hospital when my mental state was in crisis. I’m now on meds getting better because I know I needed it but it was hard. Now working my issues and feeing better!

Written on Oct 10, 2023 after therapy with Susan for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and anger management

Excellent therapist! Very attentive and great at connecting things in a way that helps me understand my emotions better.

Written on Aug 15, 2023 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching

Susan is a great. After having several sessions with her, my life went much better than before.

Written on Jul 20, 2023 after therapy with Susan for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes