Therapist profile
Susan Rhodes, LICSW, LCSW
Texas
Licensed social worker - Anger and relationships
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- CredentialsLICSW, LCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Texas / 32317; LICSW, Vermont / 089.0135604
- NPI1144497637
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationTexas
About
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Susan
Susan Rhodes is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with 20 years of experience. She works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, relationship concerns, anger, and life changes. Sessions focus on practical steps people can take to manage their concerns and regain steadier routines.
Susan describes her style as creative and open-minded. She draws on a varied background across settings to shape how she meets each person. She is direct in conversation and aims to help clients identify actions that support recovery. That includes personal inventories and clear steps to try between sessions.
She often helps people who are ready to make changes and willing to examine their roles in relationships. Topics commonly addressed include parenting strain, communication problems, control issues, codependency, and coping with chronic illness or caregiver stress. Susan also works with concerns related to identity and LGBT issues, adoption and foster care, and substance use.
In session she blends Client-Centered approaches with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, among other methods. That mix allows time for exploring personal history while also setting short-term goals and experiments to try outside sessions. Her work emphasizes practical strategies rather than abstract theory.
Outside of therapy she trains for marathons, writes, and takes day trips with friends, family, and pets. She uses her own experience of change to inform how she supports people through grief, setbacks, and transitions.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches you can use in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person’s perspective. It helps people feel heard and clarifies what matters most to them, which can make decisions about change easier.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thoughts and behaviors and uses practical experiments to alter them. It is useful for anxiety, anger patterns, sleep problems, and managing day-to-day stress.
Motivational Interviewing helps people resolve mixed feelings about change. It uses guided conversation to strengthen motivation and plan small, achievable steps toward different behavior.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to match methods to their goals, preferences, and current concerns rather than imposing a single way of working.
Confirm the available session formats before booking so you know how sessions are delivered. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It can also let someone focus on specific skills or experiments between sessions without rearranging a whole day.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Texas, Vermont
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Susan works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, relationship issues, anger, and related life changes. She also addresses parenting strain, caregiver stress, and identity concerns including LGBT topics.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She is direct and practical, using creative, open-minded approaches. Sessions mix listening with clear steps and actions to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience in the mental health field and brings that background into clinical work and treatment planning.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Texas under those licensure designations.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I have sessions from another country?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered to people located according to her licensing and practice rules.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm price details when you schedule.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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.