- LGBT concerns
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating issues
About Susan
Susan Yvette Underwood is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arizona with 20 years of experience. She works with adults who are navigating identity, relationships, body image, and major life transitions. Her main areas include LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, eating issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
She focuses on clear, practical conversations about what is happening now. Sessions often look at patterns that keep someone stuck, such as shame, isolation, or codependent behaviors. She helps people name those patterns and try different ways of responding.
Susan also supports people working through trauma, dissociation, and the aftereffects of domestic violence. She addresses food and body-related struggles by breaking down unhelpful thinking and building small, manageable habits. She pays attention to how past family relationships shape present choices.
Her work includes sexual diversity topics such as BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, plus concerns related to HIV and aging. She offers direct coaching around communication problems and navigating loneliness or a lack of life purpose. Those dealing with guilt, shame, or forgiveness often focus on concrete steps to move forward.
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. She helps people prioritize what to try first, then checks how those steps land in daily life. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session using the site flow.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Many therapists draw on established, evidence-based techniques to guide their work. One common approach focuses on identifying and changing thought patterns that cause distress. This method helps with issues like low self-esteem, anxiety, and eating-related worries by teaching ways to challenge unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. Another approach concentrates on processing traumatic memories and reactions in measured steps, which can reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress and make everyday coping easier.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review concerns, goals, and preferences together, then try methods that fit current needs. Progress is checked regularly and the plan is adjusted based on what helps most.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Confirm which session types are offered when you schedule. Online work can make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life - it can cut travel time, allow for shorter check-ins during a work break, or remove the need to be on camera for every session. These practical benefits often help people keep therapy consistent while juggling school, new jobs, and relationships.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Arizona, Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
Susan works with LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, eating and self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes among other related topics.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on identifying unhelpful patterns and trying specific, manageable changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LPC licensed in Colorado and Arizona and practices from Arizona.
What languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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