Susan Charney is a licensed clinical social worker with 26 years of experience in Arizona. She helps people who struggle with self-esteem, relationships, anxiety, stress, grief, and major life transitions. Her tone is practical and compassionate, aiming to make small changes that add up over time.
Susan listens first and offers straightforward tools next. She spends time learning what matters to each person and adapts her approach to fit their goals. Sessions focus on improving communication, reducing overwhelm, and rebuilding confidence step by step.
She uses a mix of client-focused conversations and evidence-based strategies to help people move forward. That can include identifying unhelpful thought patterns, building clearer problem-solving steps, and practicing present-moment awareness. The work is collaborative and paced to the individual.
Susan also supports those coping with family stress, caregiving burdens, chronic illness, and the emotional fallout from trauma or loss. She pays attention to how life roles and responsibilities affect daily coping and decision making.
People who come to her often want a practical plan and some emotional support while they make changes. She aims to help clients notice progress, handle setbacks, and try new ways of relating to themselves and others. To begin, she guides people through a brief match and scheduling process so work can start in an organized way.
How Susan’s approaches translate to online work
Susan commonly blends client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy to address day-to-day challenges. Client-centered therapy means conversations center on the person's experience and priorities, allowing the therapist to follow the client's lead and offer support where it feels most needed. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and boost confidence.
She also integrates mindfulness practices to help people manage stress and stay present during difficult moments. Mindfulness exercises often involve simple attention practices and grounding techniques that can be used between sessions to steady emotion and improve focus.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Susan will talk with clients about goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust plans based on what is helping. The collaboration makes it easier to choose whether to emphasize practical skills, reflective conversation, or trauma-focused strategies.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how she is meeting with clients. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow for brief check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people practice skills in everyday settings and apply new strategies between meetings.
Susan supports people with self-esteem, relationship and intimacy concerns, anxiety, stress, grief, life changes, parenting challenges, trauma and related areas.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is compassionate and practical. She listens closely, then uses clear tools and exercises to help people make gradual changes.
What is her professional background?
She has 26 years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and life issues, including midlife transitions, caregiving stress, and complex emotional recovery.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She is an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, practicing in Arizona.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability to begin the process.