- Cognitive behavioral work
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Susan
Susan Keene is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Utah with 18 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and life purpose among other issues. She uses cognitive behavioral approaches and related methods to help people who feel stuck or overwhelmed.
She begins by looking at everyday thinking patterns that increase suffering. That includes noticing the self-talk that tends to blame or shame. Sessions often include practical exercises to reduce reactivity when the brain feels triggered.
Susan also pays attention to how past trauma can still influence current reactions. She uses techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness practices to calm strong emotions and build clearer thinking. Work in sessions blends clinical tools with the therapist’s own lived experience of depression, anxiety, family conflict, and addiction.
Practical skills are part of the work. Expect to try short behavioral experiments and grounding or mindfulness exercises between meetings. Susan favors longer session times when possible to allow more time for reflection and skills practice.
She asks new clients to complete a brief onboarding questionnaire and an initial scheduling step before the first appointment. Sessions and ongoing contact follow the processes of the service used for booking and messaging. If you are unsure about formats or scheduling, confirm the current options before booking.
How her approaches translate to online work
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It breaks concerns into small steps and teaches practical ways to change thinking that fuels anxiety or depression. DBT teaches skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness. Mindfulness practice trains simple attention and grounding exercises to reduce reactivity and notice the present moment without judgment.Choosing the right mix of these approaches is part of the collaboration. The therapist and client review needs, goals, and preferences and decide which tools to prioritize. Sessions can shift over time as new skills are learned and different problems arise.
Session logistics depend on the booking and messaging system used, so confirm the current session options before you schedule. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for longer 45-minute sessions when preferred, and support short check-ins between meetings when useful. It also allows practicing skills in real-life settings and bringing those experiences back to session for discussion.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she often address?
Susan works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, addictions, grief, trauma, parenting strain, and questions about life purpose among other issues.
How does she approach feeling stuck?
She focuses on everyday thinking and self-talk, then uses exercises to reduce reactivity and test new responses in daily life.
What is her professional background?
She has 18 years of clinical experience and draws on experience with depression, anxiety, family conflict, and addiction alongside her clinical practice.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - practicing in Utah.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
Start by selecting the online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the booking flow.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.