Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- ADHD
How Susan works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCPC
- Licensed in
- Montana
- Years in practice
- 11
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Susan
Susan Armstrong is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Montana. She draws on 11 years of clinical experience to support people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and attention difficulties. Her approach centers on listening and building practical skills people can use in everyday life.
She sees clients as the experts on their own stories and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on small, realistic steps and clear strategies for managing strong feelings and improving focus.
Background and approach
Susan aims to help people feel more able to handle day-to-day challenges. Her work covers a range of mood and behavior concerns, including impulsivity, obsessive-compulsive patterns, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, and mood disorders. She also supports people working on attachment questions, communication problems, forgiveness, and workplace stress.
Anger management is one of the specific areas she addresses. In sessions, practical tools and conversational problem solving are emphasized. Susan helps people notice patterns, try new responses, and track what works.
She encourages straightforward goals and regular check-ins on progress. Susan values a collaborative relationship. She aims to create a clear plan focused on the client’s priorities and adjusts strategies as needed.
People who want concrete techniques and steady support often find her style helpful.
What Susan works with
Everything Susan lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Susan's practice.
Evidence-based approaches and online access
Many of Susan's methods center on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that teach concrete skills. One approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and practicing alternative, balanced thoughts to reduce anxiety and low mood. This helps people notice triggers and choose different responses.Another approach emphasizes behavioral strategies for managing anger, impulsivity, and attention problems. It includes step-by-step plans for coping with strong emotions, improving concentration, and breaking unhelpful habits. These strategies are practical and can be practiced between sessions.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Susan works with each person to match techniques to their needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan as progress is made or goals change.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules. Video calls let people use face-to-face interaction when helpful, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief check-ins, ongoing tracking, and quick skill practice between appointments.
Questions people ask about Susan
What concerns does Susan commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, depression, and ADHD-related focus issues. Additional areas include mood disorders, obsessions and compulsions, impulsivity, and workplace problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, focusing on skills people can use right away. Conversations aim to identify patterns and build small, manageable changes.
What is her professional background?
She has 11 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns. That experience informs a steady, skills-focused approach to therapy.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed in Montana and practices as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, abbreviated LCPC.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for therapy.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
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?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.