Susan Armes

Susan Armes is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 23 years of experience. She practices in Florida and focuses on common life pressures such as stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. Her work also touches on communication problems, workplace issues, and questions about life purpose.

She uses straightforward conversation to help people sort through what feels overwhelming. Sessions often involve looking at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, and practicing small changes that can reduce symptoms. Mindfulness practices may be introduced to help with anxiety and mood, and solution-focused techniques can help set short-term goals.

Susan also draws on psychodynamic ideas to notice patterns that repeat across relationships and time. That can be useful for understanding recurring guilt, shame, or difficulties after separation and divorce. Her client-centered stance means she pays attention to each person’s cultural and religious background when shaping the work.

Across sessions she aims to balance short-term problem solving with deeper reflection. The therapist and client work together to choose what to try next, whether that means learning new coping skills or examining long-standing patterns. Susan encourages people to take the practical steps they feel ready for.

For people who are worried about what comes next in work or life, she helps clarify immediate priorities and options. The first step is a brief matching questionnaire and then scheduling an initial session to discuss concerns and next steps.

Approaches used and how online sessions work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person’s concerns without imposing a fixed plan. It helps when someone needs a respectful, responsive conversation about what matters and what feels stuck.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It is practical and problem-focused, useful for anxiety, panic, low mood, and workplace or social worries. Mindfulness therapy teaches attention skills to reduce worry and calm physical symptoms of anxiety and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Susan will discuss options and decide together which methods fit the client’s goals and preferences. That collaborative process can include short-term goal setting or looking deeper at recurring patterns depending on what the person wants.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can fit appointments around work and family life, have shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. When formats are confirmed, the therapist will help choose a session rhythm that fits everyday responsibilities and therapy goals.