Susan Urtz , LMHC, LCMHC

Susan Urtz is a licensed mental health therapist in Florida with 25 years of counseling experience. She has supported individuals, couples, and family systems in identifying practical solutions that promote more positive and productive daily living. Her work has included helping people address depression, anxiety, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, low self-esteem, and family conflict.

Susan brings a consistent level of compassion and respect for each client’s background and life experience, and she favors a whole-person perspective that considers emotional, relational, and behavioral factors. She uses cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness techniques to help clients clarify goals, build new skills, and reduce patterns that interfere with wellbeing. Her credentials include LMHC and LCMHC - both professional licenses indicating training and authorization to provide mental health counseling.

Susan emphasizes that people retain some degree of control in their lives and can make changes when they choose to do so. She welcomes working with clients who are ready to pursue change and to take practical steps toward their identified goals.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that reflect personal values. It can be helpful for clients facing life transitions, stress, or patterns of avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing concrete skills to shift them. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and difficulty with daily functioning. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple attention practices that reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation, supporting work with stress, rumination, and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Susan works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques as progress unfolds. The aim is to build a personalized plan that feels useful and manageable.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and brief check-ins can happen via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit consistent care into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access licensed professionals from different locations.