Licensed clinical social worker recordUtah
Dr. Susan Frauenholtz, LISW, LCSW
Utah
Licensed social worker - stress and trauma
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- Credentials
- LISW, LCSW
- Licensed in Iowa
- LISW, licence 06146
- Licensed in Virginia
- LCSW, licence 0904015073
- Licensed in Utah
- LCSW, licence 13834085-3501
- NPI
- 1154526424
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Utah
These details come from information Susan supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- CBT methods
- Narrative work
- Motivational interviewing
About Susan
Dr. Susan Frauenholtz is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Iowa and Utah with 20 years of practice. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, life changes, addictions, and other common struggles. She works with people who are navigating relationship concerns, career stress, parenting strain, and mood conditions like depression and bipolar disorder.
Her way of working centers on listening first and helping people find practical steps they can try between sessions. She uses client-centered methods and evidence-informed tools such as cognitive behavioral strategies and motivational interviewing. That means conversations are aimed at identifying current patterns, testing small changes, and building skills that make day-to-day life more manageable.
She also draws on narrative and solution-focused approaches to help people reframe difficult stories and set concrete goals. Those methods are useful for decisions about work, caregiving, or recovering from past hurts. Sessions can address sleep and eating concerns, compassion fatigue, ADHD-related struggles, seasonal mood shifts, and issues tied to cancer or caregiving stress.
People who want direct, practical help often find this style fits well. The therapist values clear steps, short-term problem solving when appropriate, and ongoing planning for longer-term change. Language of work is English, and international clients are accepted.
To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and are managed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches work in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s perspective. The therapist helps people explore what matters most to them, and sessions emphasize the client’s priorities and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood and functioning and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep, and eating concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide whether more skill-based CBT, motivational interviewing to support change, or narrative and solution-focused strategies fit best. That choice is based on the client’s goals, preferences, and the immediate problems they want to address.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time so people can schedule sessions around work or caregiving. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework for virtual visits so clients can try practical steps between meetings.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Iowa, Virginia, Utah
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She addresses stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, life changes, addictions, relationship and family issues, sleep and eating problems, parenting stress, bipolar and depression, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and related topics.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach combined with cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, narrative and solution-focused methods to identify patterns and try practical changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of life stressors and mental health concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the credentials LISW and LCSW and is licensed in Iowa (LISW) and Utah (LCSW).
Are sessions offered in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are accepted.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers