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Susan Whitener

Therapist(she /her)
9 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

I have over 25 years experience working with adults, families, adolescents, and children facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual identity, and family/relationship issues, I have worked in a variety of settings, a school, an agency and currently I specialize in teletherapy.

My approach to therapy

I employ a diverse range of counseling techniques tailored to meet your specific needs. You are the driver of your sessions, I encourage and support your journey.

What you can expect from me

Each session is centered around your concerns, as I assist you in processing your experiences, identifying coping strategies, and establishing goals that will lead to practical solutions and a more fulfilling life

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Affirming, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    9 years of experience
  • Training
    MC (Masters in Counseling) at Central Michigan University
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Michigan)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Priority Health

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Sleep disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Positive Psychology, Play, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Trauma Focused CBT
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English