Susan Davis

LPC

Oregon

Practical, supportive counseling for change

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At a glance

Credentials

LPC

License

LPC, Oregon / C7010

NPI

1316652571

Experience

6 years

Languages

English

Location

Oregon

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1. • Motivational approach
   • Acceptance-based skills
   • Action oriented

   About Susan

   Susan Davis is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Oregon who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and struggles with addiction. She also supports people dealing with trauma, anger, bipolar mood concerns, and questions about sexuality and identity. Her approach is straightforward and empathetic, aimed at helping someone take the next step toward feeling better.

   Susan blends practical talking and goal-setting with acceptance-based skills. She uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change. She pairs that with tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and build workable routines.

   Sessions focus on clear steps you can try between meetings. Susan often brings in emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills from dialectical behavior approaches when strong feelings come up. She aims to create an open space where someone can say hard things without judgment and work at a pace that feels manageable.

   Her experience includes supporting veterans and people living with persistent mental health challenges and personality concerns. Susan draws on six years of practice to match methods to each person's needs rather than using one fixed style.

   Susan encourages people who are nervous about starting therapy. She asks questions, listens closely, and helps set small, realistic goals so progress is visible and practical.

2. How these approaches translate to online therapy

   Motivational Interviewing is a conversational way of helping someone find their own motivation for change. It uses open questions, reflective listening, and gentle encouragement so a person can clarify goals and decide next steps. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while choosing actions that match personal values. It can help with anxiety, low mood, and struggles that keep people from living the life they want. Client-Centered Therapy places the person at the heart of the work. The therapist listens closely, mirrors what they hear, and follows the client's pace to build trust and clarity.
   
   Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Susan collaborates with each person to figure out what feels most useful. She will ask about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past, then adapt the approach as needed so sessions stay relevant and practical.
   
   The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before scheduling. Many people find online therapy helpful because it can fit into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a quick update is needed. Online sessions also make it simpler to keep continuity when routines change, and the therapist can still walk someone through skills practice, goal-setting, and motivational conversations in a virtual setting.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseAnger managementBipolar disorder

   Also works with

   LGBTSelf esteemDepression

   Additional focus areas

   Antisocial personalityCommunication problemsDependent personalityDrug and alcohol addictionGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSexuality

   Therapeutic approaches

   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational Interviewing

   Experience

   6+ years

   Listed in

   Oregon

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?

   She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar mood concerns, self-esteem and sexuality matters, plus related issues such as communication problems and process addictions.

   How would you describe the therapeutic style?

   Sessions combine motivational interviewing with cognitive and acceptance-based techniques to set goals and develop practical skills for daily life.

   What is Susan Davis's professional background?

   She has six years of professional experience supporting people with mood disorders, addiction, trauma, and personality-related challenges.

   What credential does this clinician hold and where are they based?

   She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oregon.

   Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

   Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

   What session formats are offered?

   The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.

   How are fees and payment handled?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   How do I begin working with this therapist?

   Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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