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Susan Arvidson, LPCC

Compassionate support for anxiety, relationships, and life transitions
  • Depression and anxiety support
  • Trauma informed care
  • Communication and connection skills

About Susan Arvidson

Susan Arvidson is a Minnesota-based licensed professional counselor (LPCC) who helps individuals navigate complicated emotions with compassionate, individualized support. She works with concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship stress, and the effects of trauma and abuse, and she brings particular experience supporting older adults and people moving through major life transitions, including divorce, separation, and personal growth.

Her work emphasizes strengthening self-love, building healthier communication, and easing the weight of isolation and social anxiety. Susan understands how mood disorders, personality-related challenges, and painful past experiences can shape daily life and relationships. She offers a steady, supportive space where clients can make sense of their experiences, develop resilience, and move toward meaningful, lasting change.

Susan also helps clients untangle guilt, shame, and recurring emotional patterns with care that respects each person’s pace and story. With a collaborative style, she supports clients in developing practical strategies to improve emotional well-being and create more sustainable ways of relating to themselves and others.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Also Specializes In

Family conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Adoption and foster careAvoidant personalityCommunication problemsDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMood disordersPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Susan Arvidson have?

Susan Arvidson has 6 years of experience providing therapy.

Is Susan Arvidson a licensed therapist?

Yes. Susan Arvidson is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) in Minnesota. License number: MN LPCC 4885.

In which languages does Susan Arvidson provide therapy?

Susan Arvidson provides therapy in English.

Where is Susan Arvidson located?

Susan Arvidson is located in Minnesota.

How can I work with Susan Arvidson as my therapist?

Clients can work with Susan Arvidson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what feels most comfortable and what is available.

Does Susan Arvidson work with international clients?

No. Susan Arvidson does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Susan Arvidson cost?

The cost of therapy can vary based on factors like your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Evidence-Based Tools, Delivered Online

Susan Arvidson draws from practical, research-informed approaches that can translate well to online therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thought patterns and building skills to respond differently, which can be useful for concerns like anxiety, depression, stress, and self-esteem. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients make room for difficult thoughts and feelings while taking steps toward what matters most, supporting people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by guilt and shame. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers structured tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and communication, which can be especially helpful when emotions feel intense or relationships feel strained.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Susan works collaboratively with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and current challenges, then tailors sessions to fit what is most helpful and sustainable over time. The focus remains on building insight, strengthening coping skills, and supporting meaningful change at a pace that feels manageable.

Online therapy makes it easier to access support in a way that fits real life. Sessions can take place through video calls or phone, and clients can also use live chat or text-based messaging for added flexibility between sessions. This range of options can make it simpler to stay consistent, even during busy weeks or major life transitions.

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