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- Stress and anxiety
- Attachment and abandonment
- Pregnancy and childbirth
About Susan
LMSW in Michigan with 10 years of experience, Susan Johnson focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. She also works with issues such as abandonment, attachment problems, communication difficulties, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, pregnancy and childbirth, self-love, women’s issues, and young adult challenges. Susan practices using evidence-based therapeutic techniques and speaks English.
Susan holds a Master of Social Work from Western Michigan University with a specialization in trauma. Over a decade she has worked in settings that included child welfare, foster care, adoption, and services for people across the lifespan. That background informs how she notices safety, attachment, and past experiences in present relationships.
Her work often focuses on repairing connection and reducing the impact of stressful events. In sessions she pays attention to how people relate to others, how they communicate, and how past hurts show up now. She aims to help people identify practical steps to manage anxiety, lift low mood, and improve self-regard.
Susan has experience supporting pregnancy and childbirth concerns and early caregiving relationships, including infant mental health and bonding between parent and child. She also provides work around relationship problems and post-traumatic stress concerns. These areas are woven into shorter-term and longer-term plans based on what each person needs.
People who reach out can expect collaborative conversations about goals and next steps. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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How her approaches guide online work
Many of her methods come from evidence-based trauma work. Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral strategies help people identify unhelpful thoughts and experiment with new behaviors to reduce anxiety and low mood. These techniques are useful for depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress symptoms.Another notable approach focuses on attachment and connection. That work looks at how early relationships shape reactions now and uses strategies to strengthen caregiver-child connection and improve communication in adult relationships. It is often used when attachment issues or abandonment concerns are present.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. She collaborates with each person to choose techniques that match their goals and situation. That means checking in about what feels useful and adjusting plans as treatment progresses.
Confirm current session options before booking because formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals commonly adapt pacing and homework to suit remote sessions so therapy can fit into everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Susan works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, and depression. Additional focuses include attachment, abandonment, communication problems, life purpose, and pregnancy and childbirth.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on relationship and attachment patterns. Sessions center on practical steps and conversation about how past experiences affect current behavior.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 10 years of experience working in social work and mental health settings, including child welfare, foster care, and adoption-related services.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - practicing in Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin work?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.