Dr. Susan Frauenholtz, LISW, LCSW
Narrative-informed social worker focused on practical change
Details
| Name | Dr. Susan Frauenholtz |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LISW, LCSW |
| Based in | Utah |
| Licensed in | Iowa, Virginia, Utah |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 20 |
About Susan
Dr. Susan Frauenholtz brings a Narrative-informed outlook to therapy and focuses on helping people rewrite parts of their life story that feel stuck or painful. She combines that perspective with client-centered care and practical tools to address stress, anxiety, grief, and changes that come with major life events.
Dr. Frauenholtz works from Utah and has two decades of experience as a licensed social worker, listed as LISW and LCSW. Her sessions start by listening to the concerns a person brings and noticing the themes that repeat in their story.
Background and approach
From there she helps identify small, concrete shifts that can reduce anxiety, improve sleep, or ease relationship strain. People often leave sessions with a clearer plan and simple strategies to try between meetings. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques when thoughts and behaviors are keeping someone stuck, and she applies Motivational Interviewing to support change when people feel ambivalent.
Solution-focused tools help set realistic goals and measure progress over time. Dr. Frauenholtz also attends to issues tied to identity and life transitions, including parenting stress, caregiver strain, women's issues, and concerns related to LGBT identities.
She can help with substance concerns, bipolar mood challenges, and recovering from trauma and abuse. Sessions are offered in English and are available to international clients. Contact begins by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.
Fees vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief among the things Susan works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Forgiveness
- Life purpose
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Women's issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Susan among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Susan among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Susan among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Susan among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Susan among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Susan directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Susan directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative and Practical Methods Work Online
People can expect a mix of Narrative Therapy and client-centered work to guide online sessions. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and looks for moments to reframe those stories so they feel less limiting; it can help with identity questions, grief, and coping with major life changes. Client-Centered Therapy means the therapist listens without judgment and follows the person's priorities, creating space for whatever concern matters most in the moment.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, when used, targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with clear exercises and experiments. It is useful for anxiety, sleep problems, and mood management because it gives specific strategies to try between sessions. Motivational Interviewing can be added to support people who are unsure about change, helping them find their own reasons to move forward.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then try methods that match those needs. That collaborative process makes it easier to adjust the plan if something isn't working.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video helps when visual cues matter, phone calls can be better when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and keep momentum between sessions.
Common questions about this listing
What issues does this therapist help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Other areas include addictions, sleep and eating concerns, parenting stress, and career challenges.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
The approach blends Narrative Therapy with client-centered listening and practical techniques. Sessions focus on understanding stories that shape problems and trying small changes that make daily life easier.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience working as a licensed social worker. That background informs both short-term problem solving and longer-term work on identity and trauma.
What credentials and location are listed?
Her credentials are LISW and LCSW, and she practices from Utah. The profile lists license types as IA LISW and UT LCSW.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted for online care.
What session formats does she use?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
Contacting this therapist
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