Dr. Susan Gurvich, LPC

Dr. Susan Gurvich is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Texas with 25 years of experience. She focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, life changes, and identity or relationship concerns. Her approach is warm and respectful, and she emphasizes getting to know each person as an individual before setting goals.

She draws on several practical methods to help people manage symptoms and make changes. Sessions often include straightforward conversations about current problems, skills for handling intense feelings, and mindfulness practices to reduce rumination. She aims to point out patterns that get in the way and to offer simple, doable alternatives.

Her background includes long experience in hospital and outpatient settings working with varied life challenges, including trauma, caregiving stress, grief, and issues related to gender and sexual identity. That history informs a flexible style that adapts to what each person needs in the moment.

Dr. Gurvich values collaboration. She invites people to shape goals and strategies that fit their daily life. Many people find this practical, person-focused way of working useful when they are facing big life transitions or midlife concerns.

She typically uses conversation-based sessions complemented by mindfulness and behavior-focused techniques. If a particular method seems useful, she will introduce it and check how it feels for the person. To begin, she asks prospective clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to availability.

How her approaches translate to online work

Dr. Gurvich uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. ACT is useful when someone wants to make life changes despite difficult emotions. Client-Centered Therapy is another part of her work and centers on listening carefully and treating the person with respect so they can explore their own solutions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are used to teach concrete techniques for managing intense emotions and improving communication.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. She talks with each person about their needs, goals, and what feels comfortable. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as things evolve.

Because formats were described in the original biography, please confirm which are currently offered before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into work or caregiving schedules, allow for shorter check-ins or phone-only conversations when bandwidth is limited, and make it simpler to maintain continuity of care during life transitions. The therapist will discuss how to structure sessions so they align with daily routines and goals.