Susan Stever , LCSW

Susan Stever is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Utah with 5 years of experience delivering clinical mental health services. LCSW indicates formal training and state licensure to provide therapeutic assessment and treatment for a range of behavioral health concerns.

She has supported people facing depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, substance use concerns, and career challenges, and she frequently works with individuals who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. Her background includes several years working with the incarcerated population, where she assisted people through pivotal transitions using introspective behavioral analysis and practical behavior changes.

Her therapeutic style is warm, interactive, and inclusive. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion and intentionally avoids stigmatizing labels. Her work blends cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, and rational-emotive methods, and she tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person's distinct needs.

Susan supports clients who are ready to pursue a more fulfilling and balanced life, emphasizing empowerment and practical steps toward change. She offers guided support for those prepared to take the first steps toward growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Susan integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy into her clinical work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify their values, accept difficult internal experiences, and commit to meaningful actions that align with what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaborating with the client to build self-understanding and confidence in coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Susan works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the plan over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access licensed professionals from different locations while preserving the collaborative, goal-focused nature of therapy.