- Addictions support
- Trauma recovery
- Life purpose focus
About Susanne
Susanne Neal is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 15 years of experience. She is based in Colorado and focuses on helping adults who are navigating addiction, trauma, self-esteem concerns, and major life changes. Sessions emphasize practical steps and clear conversation rather than clinical jargon.
Neal works with people facing drug and alcohol addiction and smoking or vaping cessation. She also supports those processing sexual assault, post-traumatic stress, family of origin issues, and ongoing family problems. Clients bring concerns such as guilt, shame, low self-love, and questions about life purpose.
In sessions she adapts the conversation and treatment to fit each person's situation. That means setting achievable goals, talking through immediate coping strategies, and checking in on progress. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide those conversations and to help people build forward movement.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. Discussions include skills for managing cravings or trauma-related reactions, and steps for rebuilding confidence after change. Time together will often include planning small experiments to try between sessions and reviewing what worked.
Neal asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. The practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, with cost varying by location. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions
Two common evidence-based techniques she uses are skills-based behavioral work and trauma-focused strategies. Skills-based behavioral work teaches concrete actions and coping steps to manage cravings, reduce unhelpful patterns, and rebuild daily routines. Trauma-focused strategies help people process distressing memories and reduce their impact on current functioning.Another helpful method is structured problem-solving, which breaks big life questions into smaller, testable steps. That approach can assist with decision points about work, relationships, or next steps after a major change.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and help decide what fits best based on a person's goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process that can be adjusted as progress is reviewed.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Different formats can also reduce bandwidth needs or let someone opt out of a camera session, depending on what will help them participate consistently.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Colorado, Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with adults on addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, including drug and alcohol addiction and smoking cessation.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Her style is practical and goal-focused, using evidence-based techniques to set small steps and review progress in regular check-ins.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with adults on addiction, trauma, and related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LPC and LCPC credentials and practices from Colorado.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States 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 that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Use 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.