Susan Frey, LPC

Susan Frey is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania who uses practical, skills-based approaches to help people manage stress and emotional challenges. She has twenty years of experience and usually draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, tailoring sessions to each person's situation.

Susan began her career after changing paths following a major life disruption. That shift led her to counseling and a focus on helping people regain stability and direction. She holds a master's degree in counseling psychology and a Bachelor of Science degree.

In sessions she works on common issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and addictive behaviors. She also helps people facing life transitions, coping with bipolar disorder, and those managing attention-related concerns. Conversations are practical and goal-focused, with steps you can try between meetings.

When a different angle is needed she may introduce Acceptance and Commitment Therapy or short-term Solution-Focused Therapy. Relationship patterns, communication problems, and commitment concerns are addressed with approaches like Emotionally-Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method when appropriate.

Susan has experience supporting people through divorce and separation, process addictions, and substance misuse. She is also familiar with aging and geriatric issues and works with clients who are visually impaired. Her style is collaborative - she listens, suggests doable strategies, and adjusts the plan as goals change.

Sessions are offered in English and she sees clients from within and outside the United States. Her practice emphasizes clear steps, realistic goals, and steady progress over time.

Using CBT and ACT Online to Build Everyday Skills

Susan often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try small behavior changes that reduce anxiety and improve mood. CBT focuses on practical steps and at-home exercises that translate well to online sessions.

She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify values and accept difficult feelings while committing to actions that matter. That approach can help when someone is coping with grief, chronic stress, or life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Susan will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit their situation. She treats this as a collaboration and adjusts plans based on what is working.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect: video calls for full conversations, phone sessions when bandwidth is limited, live chat for shorter check-ins, or text-based messaging for ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to keep progress moving even when travel or timing is difficult.