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Susan Shouse, LMSW

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Family conflicts Depression Coping with life changes
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About me

Hello- My name is Susan. I am licensed in Michigan with over 25 years of professional experience. I have worked as a mental health therapist in both clinical and in-home settings, mainly with adults and older adults. I'm also an experienced grief therapist, having worked in hospice.
My specialties include mood disorders (depression, anxiety and worry), grief and loss, coping with major life changes, motivation, goal setting, and overcoming shyness and improving self-esteem.
I'm also experienced in counseling people who are choosing or changing career paths, struggling with relationship issues, and addictions.
My Clinical approach utilizes a variety of techniques including Solution-Focused Therapy (just what it sounds like), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (Changing thoughts and beliefs to change behavior), and Family Systems Therapy (families are inter-connected therefore what happens to one affects others). Most importantly, I practice active listening skills. This involves having a genuine interest in You! I'll be listening carefully to what you have to say, reflecting back what I'm hearing from you, asking pertinent questions, and making suggestions based on insight and many years of experience. I value the relationship I have with my clients. I take my time in building trust and mutual respect, and I follow your lead. After all, this is your journey- not mine!

It's never too late to start living your best life! I respect and admire your courage in taking this huge first step of choosing a counselor. If you're ready to begin, I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!

Professional experience

25yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Family conflicts Depression Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems

Services offered

Video
Phone
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Messaging

License information

MI LMSW 6801072025

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Susan Shouse. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

She is wonderful and I am blessed to have her in my life. Thank you Better Help!

Written on Jul 27, 2024 after therapy with Susan for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fat

So kind and listens intently. We connected right away and she helped me make progress on my goals immediately.

Written on Jul 22, 2024 after therapy with Susan for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd

I have enjoyed Susan's empathetic nature and the wealth of wisdom she has. I would recommend her if you need to be challenged gently and encouraged to be your best self!

Written on May 17, 2024 after therapy with Susan for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd

She is great. Very empathetic and a great listener. She can be light hearted when needed. She has great advice and good coping skill advice. It's been a long time since I had someone truly hear me.

Written on Apr 17, 2024 after therapy with Susan for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and self esteem

Susan is awesome. I look forward to time with her to gain better understanding of everything.

Written on Apr 14, 2024 after therapy with Susan for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue

Susan is empathetic and listens.

Written on Apr 11, 2024 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, coping with life changes, and adhd