Susan Rhodes, LICSW, LCSW

Susan Rhodes brings more than 20 years in mental health to her work. She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Texas. She describes her style as creative, open-minded, and passionate. Susan is direct but compassionate and aims to build a plan that fits each person’s pace and needs.

Susan has worked in a range of settings and with many populations. She draws on both professional and personal experience to engage people at the start of change. In sessions she helps people take stock, set practical steps, and connect with resources that support recovery.

Common topics she addresses include stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, and life transitions. She also supports people dealing with ADHD, bipolar concerns, caregiver strain, chronic illness, and body image struggles. Susan invites clients who want to confront change and explore their role in relationships.

Her approach blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, narrative work, and psychodynamic ideas. Sessions usually focus on identifying patterns, testing new behaviors, and tracking progress with clear, doable actions.

Teletherapy is part of her practice to provide scheduling flexibility. Outside of work she trains for marathons, cooks, writes, and spends time with family, friends, and pets. She frames therapy as a collaborative process and encourages people to start where they are.

Approaches that translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting working relationship. It helps people feel heard and encourages them to set the pace and goals for change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It uses clear exercises and small behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and improve sleep or eating patterns.

Motivational Interviewing helps people who feel stuck find motivation for change. It is useful for addictions, ambivalence about life changes, and deciding next steps.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. That choice can shift as progress is made.

Teletherapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and keep regular check-ins while juggling work or caregiving. The original biography notes teletherapy as part of her practice; please confirm the current session formats before booking so you know how sessions will be scheduled and delivered.