Susan King , LMFT

Susan King is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing from Michigan with seven years of clinical experience and a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology. She is licensed to practice as an LMFT in both Michigan and Indiana, and her LMFT credential reflects specialized training in working with individuals, couples, and families.

Susan draws on a relational approach to therapy, believing the therapeutic relationship is central to meaningful change. She works collaboratively to tailor treatment plans to each person's needs, helping clients notice and shift unhelpful patterns while attending to the real-life stresses that contribute to difficulty. Her work addresses a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family problems, addictions, self-esteem struggles, and major life transitions.

In addition to professional training, Susan brings lived experience with challenging transitions and adapting to different cultures, which informs a compassionate and practical style of care. She supports clients who want to improve communication, recover from loss, manage mood and behavior, rebuild trust, or move toward a clearer sense of purpose. Susan approaches each case with warmth, steady curiosity, and a focus on concrete steps that promote resilience and growth.

She would be honored to work alongside someone navigating change, helping them build skills, restore connection, and pursue a more satisfying life.

Therapeutic Approaches for Remote Support

Attachment-Based Therapy emphasizes the ways early relationships shape current connections and emotional responses; in practice this approach helps people understand patterns around closeness, abandonment, and trust and supports healthier bonds in relationships. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the client's experience, offering empathic listening and unconditional positive regard so individuals can explore their values, build self-esteem, and make choices that fit their goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other mood concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Susan works collaboratively with each person to determine what methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She draws on these approaches as needed and adapts the plan over time so therapy remains focused, relevant, and aligned with what the client hopes to achieve.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people balancing work, family, and other responsibilities. Sessions can be scheduled as video calls or phone sessions, and shorter check-ins are possible through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home, and integrate therapeutic work into daily life with greater convenience.