Susan Rhodes, LICSW, LCSW
Direct and creative licensed social worker
Details
| Name | Susan Rhodes |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LICSW, LCSW |
| Based in | Texas |
| Licensed in | Texas, Vermont |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 20 |
About Susan
Susan Rhodes is a licensed clinical social worker with two decades of experience in mental health. She holds a VT LICSW and a TX LCSW and brings a direct, compassionate manner to sessions. Her style is creative and open-minded, and she aims to build treatment that matches each person's pace and needs.
Susan has worked in many settings across her career. She uses both personal and professional experience to connect with people and help them begin healing.
Background and approach
In conversations she is straightforward but warm, helping clients notice practical steps they can take. Sessions often focus on clear steps for healing and personal inventories that clarify what matters most. She helps people identify actions to support recovery and links them to resources when useful.
The work blends talking about feelings with concrete plans to change habits and relationships. Susan works with people who are willing to try change, even when it feels hard. She supports those coping with grief, depression, anxiety, addictions, stress, relationship struggles, and life transitions.
She also addresses concerns such as parenting strain, caregiver stress, body image, and chronic health challenges. Teletherapy is a regular part of her practice, offering scheduling flexibility and a way to keep therapy consistent. Outside work she trains for marathons, writes, and enjoys day trips with friends, family, and pets.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family conflicts among the things Susan works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Narcissism
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult 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.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: 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 therapeutic approaches work online
Therapy with Susan often draws on Narrative Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Narrative Therapy helps people tell the stories they live by and look for different meanings that reduce shame and blame. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and creating space for people to set the pace and topics for their work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy involves noticing patterns of thought and behavior and trying small experiments to change unhelpful routines.Choosing the best approach is part of the work together. She will talk with you about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. The plan can shift as you learn more about what helps and what doesn't, and decisions are made collaboratively.
Online formats offered include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let you see facial cues and body language, while phone sessions can be helpful when bandwidth is limited or you prefer audio only. Live chat and text sessions are useful for brief check-ins, ongoing coaching, or days when a shorter touchpoint fits your schedule. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or travel.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Susan supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and coping with life changes. She also addresses parenting strain, caregiver stress, body image, chronic illness, and many related areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is direct and compassionate with a creative, open-minded tone. She combines collaborative conversation with practical steps and personal inventories to move change forward.
What is her professional background?
She has over 20 years of experience in the mental health field and has worked in a range of environments and roles. She draws on that diverse background to connect with clients and guide their progress.
What credentials and location should I know about?
Susan holds a VT LICSW and a TX LCSW and is based in Texas. Those credentials are part of her professional standing as a social worker.
Can sessions be done in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not accepted at this time.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide options that fit different schedules and needs.
How are sessions billed and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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