- Focus on self-esteem
- Supports LGBTQ+ concerns
- Helps with trauma
About Susan
Susan Yvette Underwood is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 20 years of experience. She focuses on helping people build self-esteem, improve communication, and find a clearer sense of life purpose. Her work often centers on concerns related to work and wellbeing as part of broader life changes.
Susan has a long history assisting people in the LGBTQ+ community and those recovering from trauma and abuse. She also supports people dealing with eating and food-related issues, guilt and shame, and feelings of emptiness. Sessions address practical problems as well as the emotional patterns that keep people stuck.
Her style is compassionate and collaborative. She helps clients talk through panic, social anxiety, and post-traumatic stress in ways that aim to increase resilience. Conversations are paced to match what each person needs and to build useful coping strategies.
Susan creates a space where clients can name painful experiences and test new ways of thinking and relating. She works with issues such as codependency, communication problems, and family of origin struggles. The goal is clearer choices and more steady functioning in daily life.
People who come for help with midlife questions, HIV / AIDS related concerns, or caregiving and aging issues will find a therapist who listens without judgment. Her approach also addresses less commonly named topics like BDSM, kink, dissociation, and isolation when they matter to a client's wellbeing.
How evidence-based techniques fit into online therapy
Many clients respond well to structured, evidence-based techniques that focus on skills and gradual change. Cognitive approaches help people spot and shift unhelpful thoughts that feed anxiety, low self-worth, or disordered eating. They are useful for everyday worries and for building steadier thinking patterns.Trauma-focused work helps people process painful events at a manageable pace and build safety and stability in daily life. This often combines grounding skills, emotion regulation techniques, and careful review of memories to reduce overwhelming reactions. These methods are commonly used for post-traumatic stress, panic, and complex trauma responses.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to your goals and help choose methods that match your needs and preferences. That collaborative process may include trying different techniques and adjusting as you go.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. It can reduce travel time and allow scheduling during work breaks or evenings. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Many people find that meeting virtually still allows for focused, practical work on self-esteem, coping skills, and resolving trauma-related symptoms.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Arizona, Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Susan works with people facing trauma and abuse, eating and food-related issues, low self-esteem, and life transitions. She also helps with concerns like isolation, guilt, family of origin issues, and questions about life purpose.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is compassionate and collaborative. Sessions focus on practical coping skills alongside exploring emotional patterns that affect daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 20 years of experience as a practicing counselor. That background includes work with the LGBTQ+ community and people recovering from trauma.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with credentials in Colorado and Arizona, and she practices from Arizona.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients sign up for sessions?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.