Susan Kunz, LICSW — Therapist in Washington

Hi there, I'm Susan!

Life can be challenging, but you don't have to navigate it alone. From life transitions to personal growth or developing new skills, together we will work on finding meaningful solutions to your life's hurdles. When you are ready to take that next step, I will be here to help you get started on your wellness journey.

My focus

I primarily work with adult and older adult clients who are going through life transitions, substance use, health challenges, immigration, and identity challenges. I have also worked with individuals or families in the military, as well as other first responders.

My approach

I take a client-centered, solution-focused approach to counseling and whole-person care. While I am trained in a variety of therapy modalities, I work with you to find the right approach that works for you and your lifestyle.

My communication style

As a practitioner of trauma-informed care, I believe in clear, open, and honest communication. I provide a forum in which you feel safe, supported, and free from judgment, so we can focus on your goals together.

My journey to mental healthcare

I have always been passionate about supporting others through life challenges and people's potential for healing. During my undergraduate journey, I lost several friends to substance use and completion of suicide. This fostered my desire to increase my knowledge and skills by going through a Master's Clinical Social Work training.

My goals for you

You are the expert on you and your life history. When I work with a client, I partner with them to collaboratively decide what and how they would like to implement changes. I will provide suggestions and tools, but ultimately, you determine your treatment plan.

Our first session

In our first session, we will assess to understand why you are seeking counseling. This can include your background and your goals for therapy. This is also a time when we get to start our therapeutic relationship and focus on you. Change can be hard. Thank you for taking this first step.

I identify as...

Female
Asian, Biracial or Multiracial, Caucasian or White

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Behavioral Activation

Dialectical (DBT)

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Focus populations

Body Positivity

Cancer

HIV/AIDS

Immune-Disorders

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Ambetter

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) from Eastern Washington University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Susan Kunz