Susan Arvidson

Taking the first step toward therapy can feel difficult, especially when you’ve spent a long time putting everyone else’s needs before your own. With 26 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, I provide a warm, affirming, and judgment-free space where you can slow down and focus on yourself. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma, grief, women’s issues, and difficult life transitions. My goal is to help you feel understood, strengthen your confidence, and create meaningful changes that support a healthier, more fulfilling life.

My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and empowering. I believe therapy should be a place where you can be honest about what you’re experiencing without fear of judgment. Together, we’ll explore the patterns, experiences, and beliefs that may be contributing to feelings of guilt, shame, anxiety, self-doubt, or feeling stuck. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and practical strategies, we’ll work toward greater emotional awareness, resilience, healthier relationships, and a stronger sense of self. Your experiences are unique, so our work will always be tailored to your individual needs and goals.

Our first session is a chance to get comfortable, get to know one another, and talk about what brought you to therapy. You don’t need to have everything figured out or know exactly where to begin. I’ll listen, ask thoughtful questions, and give you space to share at your own pace. We’ll discuss what you hope to change, what support might look like, and how we can work together moving forward. My goal is for you to leave feeling heard, understood, and more confident about your next steps.