- Years in practice
- 30
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- Wyoming
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Susan
Susan Kates is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 30 years of experience. She helps people facing addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting stress, and relationship or family problems. Her tone is direct and calm, aimed at parents who need practical guidance during hard moments.
Susan keeps sessions straightforward. She listens first, then works with each person to set clear goals. She uses solution-focused steps to build small changes that fit daily life.
Background and approach
Cognitive-behavioral techniques are used to spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Her background includes work in hospitals and outpatient settings, and experience supporting people affected by homelessness and trauma. That history shaped her focus on practical tools and steady support.
She brings three decades of steady practice to each conversation. Susan approaches parenting concerns with attention to communication, routines, and realistic goals parents can try between sessions. She helps parents manage stress, set boundaries, and respond to challenging behavior without escalating conflict.
Sessions aim to be collaborative. Clients can expect clear suggestions, gentle reality-testing, and steps to practice between meetings. The emphasis is on changes that fit family life and build toward more predictable days.
She practices in Wyoming as an LMFT and offers online formats for people who prefer remote sessions. Language of service is English and she accepts international clients.
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.
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Susan lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- 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.
Approaches adapted for online parenting support
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding where a person is coming from, then shaping sessions around their priorities and concerns. This approach helps parents feel heard and helps the therapist tailor practical suggestions that fit family life.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, targets the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. In sessions this means identifying unhelpful thoughts, trying small behavior changes, and tracking what works to reduce anxiety, mood swings, or parenting stress.
Solution-focused therapy aims for short-term, concrete steps. It emphasizes small, doable changes that produce noticeable improvements at home. This approach suits parents who want quick strategies to try between meetings.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust plans based on what feels useful. That collaborative process helps match methods to each persons needs and preferences.
Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions are useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone work can fit into a short break or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging allow quick check-ins, brief coaching, or follow-up between longer sessions. These options give flexibility to fit therapy into busy family schedules and different daily routines.
Questions people ask about Susan
What concerns does Susan help with?
Susan supports people dealing with addictions, trauma and abuse, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, bipolar symptoms, relationship and family issues, and parenting challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She listens closely and works collaboratively to set clear, achievable goals. Sessions focus on practical steps and everyday strategies parents can try between meetings.
What experience does she bring?
She has 30 years of professional experience, including work in hospital settings and outpatient care, and experience supporting people affected by homelessness and trauma.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMFT licensed in Wyoming and practices from that state.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she use?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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