Susan Keene, UT LCSW 312328-3501

My main approach is "cognitive behavioral therapy," because it's often how we see things that make our suffering. It almost always helps to take a close look at our "self talk." It often seems to me our "normal" self talk is designed for misery!

I have a healthy respect for the ways in which our "animal brain" governs behavior. I will invite you to take a very close look at what seems to be happening now. We might explore how past trauma is acting on us right now and experiment with exercises to calm the triggered brain.

My life experience is rich with problems many of us face. Anger, communication difficulties, deciding to stay or leave a relationship, seeing a loved one in addiction, losing a loved one to suicide; anxiety or depression. Toxic parents. Troublesome adult children. Aging. Chronic pain.

I think we are more prone to isolation now. And we judge ourselves for things that are actually beyond our control. I would prefer that we appreciate how precious and worthy we actually are.
I'm licensed to practice in Utah. I'm familiar with the culture and I've helped some clients who are experiencing a faith crisis of some sort or another.

It's often hard to disclose what we are suffering so even the idea of therapy is scary. We want someone else to "fix it" for us, but soon learn it's going to take some work. Don't give up or settle for a certain level of miserable. Nourish curiosity and personal growth.

If you decide to work with me, complete the "information form" and explore the app enough to schedule our first session.

A BetterHelp session is intended to be 30 or 45 minutes duration. I prefer 45 min. Except for Mondays and some holidays, or if I am ill, I check the platform daily to catch your messages. I am NOT a morning person, but I can schedule a session to work around your lunch break or your children's school schedule. If you need a time slot that doesn't seem to be open, msg me about a time best for you.

I look forward to working with you.