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- Stress and anxiety
- LGBT concerns
- Grief and loss
About Susan
LCSW Susan Gallenz is a Virginia-licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and anger. Sessions focus on practical skills and direct conversation to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
Susan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in her work. She treats panic attacks, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety by teaching coping skills and helping people recognize patterns that keep problems going. She also helps with communication problems, guilt and shame, forgiveness, isolation and loneliness, self-love, women’s issues, and workplace stress.
Susan trained with a Master of Social Work from the University of Georgia and previously served as an at-risk youth volunteer with the U.S. Peace Corps in Jamaica. Her background includes long-term practice as a licensed clinical social worker and earlier work as a CSAC over many years.
In sessions she centers the person’s own knowledge of their life. She works collaboratively to identify strengths and practical steps for change. Her approach emphasizes clear strategies and paced progress rather than jargon-filled explanations.
For people considering remote work, Susan asks that you confirm current session options before booking. The site uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the See online therapy options button.
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Evidence-based approaches and remote work
Susan draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help with strong emotions and recurring patterns. One approach focuses on teaching coping skills and emotion regulation so people can manage panic attacks and high anxiety with concrete steps. Another approach looks at thought and behavior patterns to reduce persistent low mood and social anxiety by practicing alternative responses and small behavioral changes.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with clients to test methods and adjust them based on goals, preferences, and what proves most helpful in real life. That means trying a method for a few sessions and refining the plan together rather than committing to one style up front.
Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce commuting time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules require it. Licensed professionals can also offer regular weekly sessions or briefer follow-ups depending on needs, and Susan will help decide what pacing and format match your situation.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and LGBT-related concerns, along with related issues such as panic, mood disorders, and workplace stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based techniques and practical skill-building. The work is collaborative and aimed at clear, manageable steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker and additional years working as a CSAC earlier in her career.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a LCSW licensed in Virginia and holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Georgia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions structured and paid for?
Session cost varies with location and services. The site uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.