Susan Gallagher , LMHC

Susan Gallagher is a Washington-licensed mental health counselor who brings eight years of professional experience to her work supporting people through difficult transitions and emotional challenges. As an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - she focuses on helping individuals navigate grief and loss, manage anger, build motivation, and strengthen self-esteem and confidence while coping with life changes. She prioritizes creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed and explored safely.

Susan emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, guiding clients as they take the often courageous first steps toward a more fulfilling life. Her approach blends practical strategies with warm, steady support so clients can identify goals, practice new skills, and move forward at a pace that feels right for them. Those seeking a therapist who balances empathy with evidence-informed techniques will find her practice oriented toward real-world change and personal growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Susan Gallagher draws from several evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person's needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choosing actions that align with personal values - useful for anxiety, grief, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and practicing concrete techniques to shift behavior and mood, which can help with stress, depression, and coping challenges. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and helps clients find their own solutions to relational and emotional concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Susan works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on goals, preferences, and response to different methods. She adjusts strategies over time so therapy remains aligned with the client’s priorities.

Online sessions offer flexible ways to meet - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access support from different locations. Licensed professionals can use these formats effectively to provide regular, timely care and to support progress between sessions.