Susan VanHuizen, LMSW
- Stress and anxiety support
- Addiction recovery guidance
- Life transition care
About Susan VanHuizen
Susan emphasizes building emotional resilience and stronger coping strategies while honoring each person’s unique journey. Her approach supports clients in healing from shame, cultivating self-compassion, and rebuilding a sense of direction after difficult experiences. She also addresses related concerns including self-esteem, codependency, family-of-origin dynamics, and the emotional effects of chronic pain or illness.
In sessions Susan blends evidence-informed techniques with a warm, non-judgmental presence to help clients identify patterns, set practical goals, and develop tools for everyday life. Whether the focus is addiction recovery, managing anxiety and stress, or finding renewed meaning and purpose, she works collaboratively to tailor treatment to the individual’s needs and strengths.
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Therapeutic Approach
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Susan VanHuizen have?
Susan VanHuizen has 20 years of experience.
Is Susan VanHuizen a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker. License details: MI LMSW 6801081995.
In which languages does Susan VanHuizen provide therapy?
Susan VanHuizen provides therapy in English.
Where is Susan VanHuizen located?
She is located in Michigan.
How can I work with Susan VanHuizen as my therapist?
You can work with Susan VanHuizen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Susan VanHuizen work with international clients?
Susan VanHuizen does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Susan VanHuizen cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people recognize and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is practical and goal-oriented, often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships - useful for intense emotions, impulsive behaviors, and struggles with coping. Mindfulness Therapy emphasizes present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of feelings and bodily sensations, which can reduce rumination and support stress management and recovery from addictive patterns.
Susan works collaboratively with each person to identify which approaches or combination of methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they explore what feels most helpful and adapt the plan as progress unfolds, making adjustments based on life changes and therapeutic response.
Online therapy offers flexibility to connect in ways that fit a person’s schedule and comfort level. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction from home, phone sessions remove travel time, and live chat or text-based messaging can support shorter check-ins or ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care and to access licensed professionals when regular in-person visits are not practical.