Susan Garon, LMFT
Experienced therapist focused on life transitions
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- Warm listening approach
- Practical skill building
- Midlife change support
About Susan
Her practice focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, including midlife crisis. She also addresses issues related to adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric concerns, attachment, autism and Asperger syndrome, and blended family dynamics. Communication problems, divorce and separation, and family conflict are other areas she helps people talk through.
Susan uses several therapeutic styles to match different needs. She draws on client-centered methods to create a warm, listening space. She integrates cognitive behavioral ideas to notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns. She also uses emotion-focused and dialectical strategies when feelings are intense or relationships feel stuck.
Her approach is collaborative and practical. Sessions are used to set small, reachable goals and practice skills between meetings. She will work with each person to shape a plan that fits their life and priorities.
Susan is licensed as an LMFT in Florida and Kentucky. Sessions are conducted in English. To begin, people complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Florida, Kentucky
Languages
English
How Susan Uses Different Therapy Approaches Online
Susan combines a few practical approaches so sessions focus on what helps most. Client-Centered Therapy means the conversation begins with careful listening and acceptance so the person feels heard. This helps when someone needs a calm place to make sense of life changes or relationship strain.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people spot patterns that raise anxiety or lower self-esteem and practice changing them with small experiments and homework between sessions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. It can be useful when mood swings, overwhelm, or repeating negative patterns get in the way of daily life.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, needs, and preferences and then try methods that fit. That collaborative process can change over time as priorities shift.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also lets people work on skills between meetings in the places they live and spend their days.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
Susan focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also works with topics like midlife crisis, adoption and foster care, aging, attachment, and family conflict.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The style is collaborative and person-centered, with emphasis on listening first. Practical tools and skill practice are added when helpful, such as noticing thoughts and managing strong emotions.
What is her professional background?
She has 20 years of professional experience helping people through life transitions and emotional challenges. Her work blends several common therapy approaches to suit individual needs.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LMFT credential and is licensed in Florida and Kentucky. Her practice is based in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.