Susan Urtz

Susan Urtz is a licensed mental health counselor with over 25 years of experience. She practices in Florida and helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and life transitions. She emphasizes steady support and practical steps that fit each person’s situation.

Her background includes long-term work with people facing ADHD, addiction concerns, grief, and trauma. She also supports those dealing with parenting pressures, blended family questions, caregiver stress, and complications from illness. Her work often addresses communication problems, codependency, and challenges tied to adoption and attachment.

Susan uses a whole-person approach in sessions. She often blends cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness and acceptance-oriented ideas. This mix is used to help people notice unhelpful patterns, try different behaviors, and work toward clearer goals.

Her style is direct and compassionate. Sessions focus on practical changes people can try between meetings. She also pays attention to values and what matters most, helping clients choose steps that match their priorities.

People who reach out can expect a collaborative plan. Susan will listen to what feels most urgent, outline simple strategies, and adjust the work as needs change. She frames coping with life changes as a gradual process and supports each client at their pace.

How her approaches can guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and major life changes when someone wants clearer direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. It often helps with worry, low mood, and behavior change. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes being heard and respected while the person sets the pace and goals of the work.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences. She will start by listening, suggest options, and adapt the plan as progress is made.

Confirm the session formats before booking so you know what is offered for online work. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find remote meetings help them stay consistent with treatment while balancing family, work, or caregiving responsibilities.