Susan Urtz , LMHC, LCMHC

Susan Urtz is a licensed mental health therapist in Florida with more than 25 years of counseling experience working with individuals, couples, and family systems to promote constructive solutions and more positive, productive lives. As a licensed clinician (LMHC, LCMHC indicate her credentials as a licensed mental health counselor), she brings a steady, experienced approach to helping people navigate challenges and build practical coping strategies.

Over her career she has assisted clients in addressing issues such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, low self-esteem, and family conflict. She emphasizes a whole-person perspective, combining cognitive behavioral therapy with mindfulness practices to support clients in identifying goals and taking tangible steps toward them. Her work is grounded in consistent compassion and respect for each personâs background and life experience.

Susan believes that individuals retain some measure of control in their lives, including the ability to change patterns that are not working. She welcomes those who are ready for change and offers collaborative support to help them move forward on their journey.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Susan Urtz

Susan Urtz draws from well-established approaches to support clients remotely. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and acceptance skills that can reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, giving clients space to explore their values and goals while the therapist provides nonjudgmental support.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Susan collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts strategies over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, over the phone, via live chat, or through text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access support from home or on the go with licensed professionals and therapists who can tailor care to each client’s situation.