Hi! I am a licensed clinical social worker in Virginia and Colorado, and I have made my home in both places in recent years. Nearly eight years of experience has afforded me the opportunity to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds who range in age from five to over 90 years old. Early on I expected to find a preferred population; however, it turns out that I just like working with humans. Commonalities and strengths are always evident to me, even in the face of struggle and adversity.
Seeking health and wellness is admirable. Mental health diagnoses contain lists of symptoms that are common to the human experience, and as such, I believe are always addressable. Belief in human worth and capacity for growth are fundamental. As your therapist I will consistently regard you with respect and engagement. I believe that warmth and humor are vital in therapy as in any relationship.
I look forward to embarking upon this journey with you!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic brain injury, Visually impaired, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
CO LCSW CSW.09926395
VA LCSW 0904011259
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Susan Wismer. 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.
Susan is very kind, helps me out with many things. Especially understanding emotions.
Written on Feb 28, 2024 after therapy with Susan for 2 years and 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Susan has been a wonderful therapist and has helped me through my anxiety for a while now. She always encourages me to be gentle with myself and provides a caring perspective that I greatly needed for a long time.
Written on Oct 12, 2023 after therapy with Susan for 2 years and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and grief
Susan helped me change my life for the better. I was skeptical of therapy before but it turns out that I just needed a very safe space and someone who approached me gently. It has been such a wonderful experience and I don’t think I would’ve gotten the best out of therapy if it wasn’t for Susan’s genuine concern and care for me.
Written on Jan 17, 2023 after therapy with Susan for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Susan was such a great guide on this journey. I'm happy to have met her and to have been able to share this chapter of my life with her, both the ups and downs. She taught me valuable tools that I will carry with me and pass on to my son. I'm eternally grateful for her help.
Written on Jun 28, 2022 after therapy with Susan for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coaching, and compassion fatigue
She is amazing and understanding and so helpful
Written on Jan 28, 2022 after therapy with Susan for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
Amazing! One of the best on the app. She listens to understand and I feel a real concern and connection from her. She knows the questions to ask to get down to the core of things under the surface which real helps sort out what’s really causing problems.
I highly recommend Susan for her professionalism, expertise, and genuine approach.
Written on Oct 12, 2021 after therapy with Susan for 3 days on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue