Susan Stever, LCSW
Helping parents reduce stress and find practical steps
Explore online therapy options- Years in practice
- 5
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Utah
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Relationship issues
About Susan
Susan Stever is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Utah who focuses on helping people manage stress, parenting challenges, anxiety, and related concerns. She presents a warm, interactive style and aims to treat people with respect and compassion. Her approach aims to avoid stigmatizing labels and to meet people where they are.
Susan draws on several therapy methods to create practical plans people can use day to day.
Background and approach
She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. She integrates client-centered ideas to keep sessions collaborative and responsive to each person's goals. Her background includes work with incarcerated individuals and others facing major life transitions.
That experience has shaped the way she supports behavior change and practical problem solving. She also supports people coping with trauma, substance use concerns, grief, and career stress. Susan blends elements of dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness to teach emotion regulation and present-moment awareness.
Sessions often include skills practice, clear goal-setting, and steps that can be tried between meetings. She tailors conversations and plans to the unique needs of each person. People who seek her support can expect a direct but compassionate tone, with attention to real-world changes.
Susan encourages clients to take small, achievable steps and revises strategies as progress is made.
What Susan works with
Everything Susan lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Susan helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
Approaches Susan lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Practical therapeutic approaches for online parenting support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful when someone wants to focus less on struggle and more on daily choices that matter. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches ways to spot and change patterns of thinking that lead to stress or avoidance. It often involves setting clear goals and trying small behavior changes between sessions. Mindfulness Therapy emphasizes present-moment awareness and simple practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences, try techniques in session, and adjust the plan based on what helps. This shared process makes it easier to find methods that fit your parenting concerns and daily life.
Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and longer sessions. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, coaching moments, or practicing skills between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and maintain momentum over time.
Questions people ask about Susan
What concerns does she commonly address?
Susan works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, self-esteem, career challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and parenting-related stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
Her style is warm, interactive, and inclusive. She blends cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered, dialectical, and mindfulness approaches to create practical plans and teach coping skills.
What is her professional background and experience?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with five years of experience. Her work history includes time supporting people in correctional settings and helping others navigate major life transitions.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practices in Utah and holds the credential UT LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Utah.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible ways to connect and continue work between meetings.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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