Susan Arvidson, LPCC

Susan Arvidson is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) in Minnesota who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and trauma. She speaks plainly and aims to make therapy feel practical and achievable for everyday life.

She uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside acceptance-based work to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Sessions focus on specific skills - like managing intense feelings, improving communication, and finding steadier routines - so progress can be noticed between appointments.

Susan draws on six years of clinical experience to tailor care to each person. She pays attention to issues such as grief, anger, intimacy concerns, ADHD, and post-traumatic stress, and she addresses how past events shape current patterns.

In session she partners with clients to set clear goals and practice real-world strategies. Expect short-term skill building and longer work where needed, depending on the concern and the person’s goals.

Susan also supports people dealing with family problems, adoption and foster care questions, separation and divorce, and personality-related challenges. Her approach blends acceptance, practical problem-solving, and a client-centered attitude to help people move forward.

Therapy is offered in English and delivered through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication styles.

How these approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then guide actions toward what matters most. It is useful for anxiety, depression, grief, and values-driven goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and testing new ways of responding to improve mood and function. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and ADHD-related challenges.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to choose and adapt techniques based on the person's goals, preferences, and day-to-day demands. Sessions may blend ACT and CBT tools along with client-centered conversations so the plan fits the client's life.

Online therapy makes it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for skills practice and deeper conversation. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging support ongoing coaching, brief check-ins, or homework follow-up between longer sessions. These options provide flexibility to use the methods that help most while balancing work, family, and other commitments.