- Stress and anxiety
- Life purpose
- Trauma and abuse
About Susan
Susan Armes is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) and a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 23 years of experience. She practices in Florida and has spent more than two decades helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life changes. Susan speaks English and uses several conversational and evidence-based approaches in sessions.
She focuses on practical conversation and problem-solving. Sessions often include exploring current struggles, identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, and trying small experiments to shift how daily life feels. Susan draws on client-centered work to listen closely and on solution-focused methods to set clear, achievable goals.
Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to notice and change thoughts and behaviors tied to mood and panic. Mindfulness practices may be introduced to reduce reactivity and increase awareness. Psychodynamic ideas can help uncover patterns that repeat across relationships and life events.
Susan also helps people work through communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, workplace stress, and questions about life purpose. She frames these topics in straightforward terms and works with each person to find realistic next steps.
Her stated approach is respectful of cultural and religious beliefs and adapts to each person’s situation. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Session costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How Susan’s approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting back what matters to the person. Online sessions can use that approach to focus on immediate concerns and clarify values and goals. Solution-focused therapy looks for small, concrete changes to try between sessions and suits people who want brief, goal-oriented steps.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test alternative behaviors. In remote sessions, CBT tools like thought records and behavioral experiments are adapted into short exercises the client can do between meetings to reduce anxiety or manage mood.
Choosing a therapeutic approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss which methods fit the person's situation, goals, and preferences. That discussion can be adjusted over time as needs change, and Susan uses different techniques together rather than sticking to one method.
Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session choices before booking. Many people find online work easier to fit into a busy schedule, allows shorter check-ins when useful, and makes it simpler to attend from different locations. Discuss format preferences and practical needs during the initial questionnaire and scheduling step to make sessions fit everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, and workplace issues.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses client-centered conversation and solution-focused steps to set small, practical goals. Cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques are used to notice patterns and try different behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has 23 years of professional experience working with people on stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and life changes.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Florida. The profile lists FL LMHC and VA LPC as her credential details.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the scheduling process.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.