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Susan Charney, LCSW

Compassionate LCSW for life transitions
  • Relationship support
  • Trauma informed care
  • Self esteem growth

About Susan Charney

Susan Charney is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Arizona with 26 years of experience supporting people through complex life transitions and personal challenges. She brings a compassionate, individualized style to therapy, tailoring each session to the needs and goals of the person she is working with. Her work emphasizes deep listening, practical guidance, and building skills that promote lasting personal growth.

Susan concentrates on relationship dynamics, self-esteem development, and navigating major life changes. She helps people address communication difficulties, feelings of isolation, questions of life purpose, and workplace stress, supporting clients as they strengthen self-understanding and pursue meaningful change. Her approach is aimed at helping individuals heal from past experiences while creating realistic pathways forward.

Drawing on long clinical experience, Susan provides guidance for a wide range of life stages, from young adulthood through midlife transitions, and attends to multicultural concerns and complex emotional healing. She seeks to create an affirming space where people can explore strengths, work through obstacles, and cultivate greater self-compassion as they move toward clearer goals and healthier relationships.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Relationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also Specializes In

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersParenting issuesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Susan Charney have?

Susan Charney has 26 years of professional experience in clinical practice.

Is Susan Charney a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license is registered in Arizona as AZ LCSW LCSW-2300.

In which languages does Susan Charney provide therapy?

Susan Charney provides therapy in English.

Where is Susan Charney located?

She is located in Arizona.

How can I work with Susan Charney as my therapist?

You can work with Susan Charney through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Susan Charney work with international clients?

Susan Charney does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Susan Charney cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches Adapted for Online Care

Susan Charney uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment that helps people explore their values and strengths; this approach is helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem work, and general personal growth. She also applies cognitive behavioral therapy, a practical method that looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and is useful for addressing anxiety, stress, and unhelpful patterns. For those who have experienced significant emotional harm, Trauma-Focused Therapy is used to address trauma-related symptoms and promote healing through careful, paced work.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Susan collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative stance helps tailor sessions so they feel relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy with Susan is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and other obligations, and allow therapists and clients to maintain continuity of care even when in-person visits are not practical.

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