Susan Shouse, LMSW
Experienced Michigan Licensed Master Social Worker
- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction and recovery
- Relationship and family
About Susan Shouse
Susan Shouse is a Michigan-based licensed therapist with more than 26 years of clinical experience helping people navigate complex emotional and life challenges. As an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, she blends practical skills and empathic listening to support clients confronting depression, anxiety, stress, and addiction.
Susan creates a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients can examine patterns, process past wounds, and build concrete strategies for improved emotional functioning. Her practice addresses a broad range of concerns including life transitions, relationship dynamics, self-esteem, social anxiety, personal identity, grief, trauma, and family issues. She also works with challenges related to parenting, career stress, sleep and eating difficulties, and caregiving strain.
Working from a collaborative and client-centered perspective, Susan helps individuals identify strengths and develop personalized pathways toward change. She draws on evidence-informed techniques to tailor interventions to each person, honoring individual values and cultural context. Whether the focus is recovery from substance use, coping with grief, improving intimacy, or managing day-to-day stressors, Susan emphasizes practical tools and compassionate guidance to support sustained growth.
Susan creates a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients can examine patterns, process past wounds, and build concrete strategies for improved emotional functioning. Her practice addresses a broad range of concerns including life transitions, relationship dynamics, self-esteem, social anxiety, personal identity, grief, trauma, and family issues. She also works with challenges related to parenting, career stress, sleep and eating difficulties, and caregiving strain.
Working from a collaborative and client-centered perspective, Susan helps individuals identify strengths and develop personalized pathways toward change. She draws on evidence-informed techniques to tailor interventions to each person, honoring individual values and cultural context. Whether the focus is recovery from substance use, coping with grief, improving intimacy, or managing day-to-day stressors, Susan emphasizes practical tools and compassionate guidance to support sustained growth.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Susan Shouse have?
Susan Shouse has 26 years of experience.
Is Susan Shouse a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds these credentials: LMSW. License details: MI LMSW 6801072025.
In which languages does Susan Shouse provide therapy?
Susan provides therapy in English.
Where is Susan Shouse located?
Susan is located in Michigan.
How can I work with Susan Shouse as my therapist?
You can work with Susan Shouse through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Susan Shouse work with international clients?
Susan Shouse does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Susan Shouse 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 with therapy 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.
Approaches for Online Care and Personal Growth
Susan commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic space where the client leads the conversation and the therapist supports growth by reflecting understanding and validating experience. This approach is helpful for building self-esteem, exploring identity, and navigating relationship issues.She also employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, a practical method that helps clients identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and develop new coping skills. CBT is effective for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning.
Mindfulness Therapy is another tool Susan integrates to help clients increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. Simple mindfulness practices can support emotional regulation, improve sleep, and ease symptoms of stress and trauma.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Susan works with each client to assess needs, goals, and personal preferences and then adapts techniques to fit the individual. Together they adjust strategies over time to find what works best.
Online therapy with Susan is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes scheduling more flexible and allows care to continue from wherever the client is located within Michigan. These options can make consistent support easier to maintain around work, family, and other responsibilities.