Susan Garrett

You may look like you’re holding everything together while privately feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck. You don’t have to navigate it alone. I’m a Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker and founder of Empowered Bridges Counseling. I work with adults experiencing trauma, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and challenging life transitions. Using EMDR, somatic therapy, and nervous-system regulation, I’ll help you understand the patterns keeping you stuck and feel more grounded, connected, and in control. My style is warm, down-to-earth, supportive, and honest. You don’t need to have everything figured out—you only need a place to begin.

I specialize in helping adults who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, chronic stress, relationship challenges, grief, and life transitions. Whether you’re carrying the weight of past experiences, struggling with self-doubt, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, therapy can help you better understand yourself and move toward lasting change.

Your first session is a chance for us to get to know each other in a relaxed, supportive space. We’ll talk about what’s been going on, what brought you to therapy, and what you’re hoping will feel different in your life.

You don’t need to have everything figured out or know exactly what to say—I’ll guide the conversation and meet you where you are. We’ll go at your pace, focusing on what feels most important and comfortable to share.

I’ll also begin to get a sense of your patterns, stressors, and strengths so we can create a plan that feels right for you. Many clients leave the first session feeling heard, understood, and with a clearer direction for moving forward.