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- Stress and anxiety
- Creative arts methods
- Goal focused work
About Susan
Susan Samek is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 30 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, low self-esteem, depression, relationship concerns, family tensions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, and life transitions.
Susan offers two complementary ways of working: talk-based therapy and creative arts methods. She draws on personal and professional experience to help people name problems, set realistic goals, and try practical steps forward. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, understanding how past events shape present behavior, and building simple strategies to manage symptoms day to day.
Her style is steady and engaged. She listens, reflects, and helps clients test small changes. When appropriate, she brings art-based activities into sessions to help people express things that are hard to say with words.
Susan emphasizes learning the roots of habits and reactions so clients can make more informed choices. She encourages acceptance and forgiveness as tools for reducing self-blame and increasing emotional resilience. Goals are concrete and measurable when possible, so progress is visible between sessions.
People who prefer a calm, methodical approach and who want a mix of talk and creative work tend to fit best. Sessions are conducted in English. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats and scheduling details before booking.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Talk-based therapy focuses on verbal exploration of patterns, beliefs, and coping strategies. In this work the therapist and client talk through recent reactions, identify links to past events, and practice small behavioral experiments to change unhelpful habits. This approach can help with anxiety, depression, and adjusting to life changes.Creative arts methods use drawing, collage, or other simple art activities as an alternative way to express feelings. These activities help when emotions are hard to put into words and can reveal themes that inform the talk-based work. Art can be short exercises or topics to reflect on between sessions.
Finding the right mix of talk and art is part of the collaboration. Susan will discuss goals, preferences, and practical needs, and then recommend which methods to try. Clients and therapist check in regularly and adjust the plan as progress becomes clear.
Confirm current session formats before booking to know whether video or other options are used. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use quieter surroundings or choose not to be on camera for part of a session depending on what makes the conversation most productive.
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Areas of expertise
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Susan works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a steady, engaged approach that combines talk therapy with creative arts activities when helpful. Sessions emphasize understanding patterns and testing practical steps forward.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.