Susan Gallagher, LMHC

Susan Gallagher is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington. She focuses on helping people manage grief, anxiety, depression, and stress. Susan also supports clients facing relationship and intimacy-related issues, career transitions, and challenges tied to ADHD and bipolar concerns.

She creates a straightforward, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about what matters most. Conversations cover practical steps and small changes that add up over time. Susan emphasizes honest listening and collaboration to find approaches that fit each person's life.

Susan uses several evidence-informed approaches to guide sessions, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She blends these methods to address emotions, patterns of thinking, and actions people want to change.

Her experience also includes work with compassion fatigue, self-esteem issues, and sexual intimacy concerns. Additional areas she addresses range from body image and attachment issues to communication difficulties and navigating divorce or separation.

Susan has eight years of post-licensure practice and offers therapy in English. She works with people across different backgrounds and accepts international clients who can connect from other locations. To begin, users typically complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on availability.

How therapy approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and choose actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, grief, and struggles around intimacy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT is often useful for stress, anxiety, mood challenges, and problem-focused goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Susan will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. Sessions may blend techniques so that the plan changes as needs and progress evolve.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports continuity of care for people who live in different places, while still letting a licensed professional guide practical tools and conversations that relate to daily life.