- CBT techniques
- Client-centered work
- Motivational interviewing
About Susan
Susan Ryder is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Maine with 17 years of experience. She works with adults on common struggles like stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and adjusting to life changes. Susan also addresses relationship and family concerns, addiction and process-related issues, grief, parenting stress, and ADHD-related difficulties.
Her approach centers on listening closely and treating the person, not just the problem. She views clients as the experts on their own stories and draws on what already works for them. In sessions she uses clear, practical methods to help people notice patterns and try different ways of doing things.
Susan commonly uses client-centered work to shape the conversation around each person's priorities. She layers in tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies help with setting small, realistic goals and keeping momentum.
Over 17 years she has worked with a broad range of concerns, including compassion fatigue, caregiver stress, end-of-life and hospice issues, first responder stress, and seasonal mood changes. She also helps with intimacy-related problems, infidelity, blended family dynamics, and divorce or separation adjustment.
People who choose her often want straightforward talk, clear steps, and encouragement to try new approaches. She asks practical questions and helps clients build routines and coping skills that fit daily life.
Approaches used online and how they help
Many of Susan's methods translate well to remote work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and shaping sessions around what matters most to the client. It helps when someone needs a space to sort priorities and decide where to start.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is about identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different actions. It often helps with anxiety, low mood, and establishing routines that improve daily functioning. Motivational interviewing supports people who feel stuck or unmotivated by clarifying values and finding small steps that feel doable.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Susan will collaborate with the client to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day demands. That may mean trying one method for a few sessions and adjusting as needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into school, work, or caregiving schedules. They also allow for shorter check-ins, more flexible timing, or avoiding travel time, which helps maintain steady progress without major disruptions to daily life.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Maine
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
Susan works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting strain, anger, and ADHD among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses client-centered conversation combined with practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, narrative and solution-focused methods to set goals and try new behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional work experience supporting adults with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is an LCPC licensed in Maine and provides services from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are used?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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