- Practical coping strategies
- Nonjudgmental listening
- Goal focused work
About Susan
Susan Gallagher is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Washington. She uses straightforward conversation to help people cope with grief, manage anger, and build self-esteem. She also supports those facing life changes, stress, anxiety, ADHD, mood concerns, and relationship or intimacy-related issues.
Susan focuses on creating a calm, nonjudgmental atmosphere where people can name their worries and try new ways of coping. Sessions emphasize practical steps and small changes that can make daily life feel more manageable. She encourages clients to set clear goals and to move at a pace that feels doable.
Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns and test different behaviors. Client-Centered Therapy and Motivational Interviewing shape the way she listens and collaborates, keeping conversations focused on what matters most to each person. Solution-Focused techniques help identify immediate next steps when someone needs quick relief.
Over eight years of clinical work have given Susan experience with a wide range of issues including depression, bipolar concerns, caregiver stress, body image, and gender identity questions. She also addresses complex topics such as attachment, family of origin issues, and forgiveness in a practical way.
If someone is navigating career stress, compassion fatigue, or sexual identity and kink-related concerns, Susan offers a respectful space to talk through options. She invites people to bring their real-life challenges and to experiment with small, concrete changes between sessions.
How Susan’s approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, life changes, and managing difficult emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses concrete exercises to test new behaviors and reduce unhelpful patterns. That approach often helps with stress, depression, and ADHD-related challenges.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Susan will listen to what matters to the client and suggest strategies that fit their goals and preferences. Together they decide whether to focus on acceptance, skill building, motivation, or short-term solutions and can adjust the plan as progress is made.
The therapist’s biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example by cutting commute time, allowing shorter check-ins during a work break, or letting someone join from a quieter location. It also lets people try exercises between meetings and bring real-life situations into discussion. Ask about current scheduling choices and technical needs when you set up the first appointment.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Susan help with?
She works with grief, anger, self-esteem, coping with life changes, ADHD, stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, depression and bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue. Additional focuses include body image, attachment issues, caregiver stress, and gender dysphoria.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Sessions combine acceptance-based work, cognitive-behavioral tools, and client-centered listening. Conversations tend to be practical and goal oriented, with attention to what a person wants to change.
What is her background and experience?
She holds a Washington LMHC credential and has eight years of clinical experience working with a broad range of mental health concerns. That experience includes supporting people through grief, motivation struggles, and life transitions.
Where is Susan licensed and based?
She is licensed as an LMHC in Washington. Her practice and credential are tied to that state.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she provide?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to make sure they meet your needs.
How is cost handled for therapy with her?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.