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Susan Urtz

Practical, compassionate therapy grounded in evidence

LMHC, LCMHC Florida

Experience
25 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Susan

Susan Urtz is a licensed mental health clinician with 25 years of counseling experience who practices in Florida. She brings long-standing work with individuals, couples, and family systems, drawing on practical strategies to help clients move toward more positive and productive ways of living.

Background and approach

Her background includes addressing depression, anxiety, ADHD, low self-esteem, relationship conflict, and a wide range of life stressors. She integrates cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness with a client-centered orientation, aiming to tailor interventions to each person’s goals and life context.

Her approach emphasizes compassion, respect for diverse experiences, and a whole-person perspective that considers emotional, relational, and practical factors. Susan also attends to challenges such as grief, addiction, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and blended family or adoption-related concerns.

Susan holds Florida and Vermont licenses as a mental health counselor (FL LMHC MH5870; VT LCMHC 068.0134361). She frames therapy as a collaborative process and encourages people who are ready for change to explore solutions and build skills for coping and lasting adjustment.

Evidence-Informed Approaches Adapted for Online Care

Susan integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into her online practice. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. ACT emphasizes values-based action and learning to accept difficult internal experiences while moving toward meaningful goals, which can be helpful for life transitions, chronic stress, and coping challenges.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She partners with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, preferences, and goals, adapting session plans as progress and priorities evolve. This collaborative decision-making helps tailor interventions to each person’s situation rather than applying a single fixed method.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people juggling work, caregiving, or limited mobility. These formats make it easier to schedule regular sessions, practice skills between meetings, and maintain continuity of care when life circumstances change.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Susan address?
Her practice covers a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, ADHD, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem challenges.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She combines a client-centered stance with skills-based methods such as cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness to help clients set and reach practical goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of counseling experience working with individuals, couples, and families across a variety of concerns and life stages.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is licensed as an LMHC in Florida (FL LMHC MH5870) and as an LCMHC in Vermont (VT LCMHC 068.0134361), and she practices from Florida.
In what language can I work with her?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionADHD

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Florida, North Carolina, Vermont

Languages

English