Susan Gallagher

Susan Gallagher is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington. She focuses on helping people cope with grief, manage anger, and build self-esteem. Her work also addresses stress, anxiety, mood concerns such as depression and bipolar symptoms, and issues around intimacy and relationships.

Susan keeps the therapy space straightforward and nonjudgmental. She encourages people to name difficult feelings and try small, practical steps toward change. The first conversations tend to clarify what matters most to the client and identify useful, achievable goals.

Over eight years of clinical experience inform her approach. She uses methods that help clients notice unhelpful patterns, test new ways of behaving, and increase what matters in their lives. Sessions often include problem-solving, reflective listening, and exercises people can use between meetings.

Susan also supports people dealing with identity and sexuality topics, including gender dysphoria and LGBT-related concerns. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, body image, autism and Asperger Syndrome, and navigating separation or divorce.

The aim of her work is practical change and greater day-to-day coping. She works collaboratively so each plan fits the person's life and current challenges. To begin, people are invited to describe their main concerns and set an initial direction together.

How Susan’s approaches guide online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck and then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, grief, and coping with life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and testing small changes that reduce symptoms. It often helps with anxiety, stress, and low mood. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflection to help clients feel heard and better understand their own goals and choices.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Susan will collaborate with each person to see which methods fit their needs and goals. She typically blends techniques rather than using a single method so sessions match the problem at hand and the client’s preferences.

The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to keep appointments during work breaks or when caregiving responsibilities are present. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm the available online options before booking to make sure they fit your routine.