Therapist profile
Dr. Susan Frauenholtz, LISW, LCSW
Utah
Dr. Susan Frauenholtz - LCSW LISW, Anger and Stress
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- CredentialsLISW, LCSW
- LicenseLISW, Iowa / 06146; LCSW, Virginia / 0904015073; LCSW, Utah / 13834085-3501
- NPI1154526424
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationUtah
About
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused work
About Susan
Dr. Susan Frauenholtz is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) and a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 20 years of clinical experience in the United States. She practices from Utah and works with adults on a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, life changes, addictions, relationship issues, parenting strain, and anger. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are accepted.
Her style centers on practical, client-centered work. She listens for what is most troubling, then helps people identify small, doable steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and solution-focused techniques are used to clarify patterns and try new responses. Motivational Interviewing supports change when habits or addictions are present.
Dr. Frauenholtz also draws on narrative therapy to help people rethink stories they tell about themselves. That can be useful for grief, shame, and low self-esteem. She frames trauma work as a careful process rather than a quick fix.
Her additional focus areas include caregiver stress, cancer-related concerns, forgiveness, life purpose, seasonal affective disorder, self-love, and women’s issues. She describes therapy as collaborative and action-oriented, with attention to coping skills and realistic goals.
Practical matters use a subscription billing model that can be canceled at any time and fees vary by location. To begin, follow the site’s matching steps, complete a short questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the client. It helps people clarify their goals and decide what practical steps feel doable. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and uses specific exercises to shift unhelpful patterns, which can be useful for anger, anxiety, and depression. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people weigh pros and cons and strengthen their own reasons for change, often helpful with addictions or behavior shifts.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Frauenholtz will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their concerns, goals, and preferences. She adjusts tools over time, checking what helps and what needs changing so sessions remain focused and practical.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. For some people, video sessions support active skill practice, while phone sessions can be a simpler way to connect when bandwidth or quiet time is limited. Discussing format and scheduling happens during the initial matching and planning steps to find what works best.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Iowa, Virginia, Utah
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, addictions, relationship concerns, parenting strain, anger, depression, ADHD, and related issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her work is client-centered and practical, using CBT, solution-focused methods, narrative approaches, and motivational interviewing to set realistic steps and goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LISW and LCSW credentials and practices from Utah.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Use the site’s See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.