- LGBT support
- Eating issues
- Self esteem work
About Susan
Susan Yvette Underwood is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arizona with 20 years of experience. She works with adults facing trauma, issues with eating, questions about sexual identity, and problems with self-esteem. She also focuses on coping with life changes and exploring life purpose.
Her work often addresses the effects of abuse, dissociation, and domestic violence. She helps people who feel isolated or who struggle with guilt, shame, or emptiness. She also supports people dealing with family of origin issues, communication problems, codependency, and the complexities of HIV / AIDS.
Susan talks through eating and food-related difficulties in plain terms, and she understands concerns tied to aging and geriatric matters. She is familiar with BDSM, kink, and alternative sexual cultures and the particular challenges those can raise for identity and relationships. People who worry about midlife shifts or want to re-evaluate priorities often consult her.
Her sessions focus on clear, practical steps that help with everyday functioning. She works with clients to improve communication, build resilience, and develop coping strategies for anxiety or panic symptoms. Conversations include addressing shame, forgiveness, and rebuilding a sense of direction after major life changes.
Susan practices in English and maintains a client-centered, collaborative style. For people wanting to start, the usual process is to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site's online options.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Two evidence-informed approaches she uses are trauma-focused methods and structured work on eating-related behaviors. Trauma-focused methods help people process upsetting memories and reduce their impact on daily life by working through specific symptoms and reactions. Structured approaches to eating and food issues look at habits, thoughts, and coping patterns to create manageable behavior changes and healthier routines.She also emphasizes practical skills for communication and emotion regulation, which are taught through short exercises and direct conversation. Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist and client talk about goals, try techniques, and adjust what they do together based on what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful because they fit into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to check in between other responsibilities. Some formats can be shorter for focused check-ins, while others allow longer work on complex issues. Ask about the options available and how they might fit into your day.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Arizona, Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with trauma and abuse, eating and food-related issues, self-esteem, and life changes including life purpose and midlife concerns.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on communication skills, coping strategies, and steps to re-evaluate priorities.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor and has worked with a range of complex emotional issues.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPC licensed in Colorado and Arizona and practices in Arizona.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.