Dr. Susan Frauenholtz, LISW, LCSW

Dr. Susan Frauenholtz focuses on a client-centered style that puts the person’s goals first. She frames work around clear, practical steps to reduce stress and strengthen how people relate to themselves and others. Her approach aims to help people feel more confident, cope with change, and handle grief and loss.

She brings 20 years of experience and holds LISW and LCSW credentials. Her practice emphasizes a nonjudgmental, strengths-based atmosphere where the client’s preferences guide the work. Sessions aim to identify small, doable changes that add up over time.

Dr. Frauenholtz commonly helps with anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and addictions. She also supports people facing caregiving stress, cancer-related issues, seasonal mood shifts, and career or parenting strains. Relationship concerns and self-esteem are frequently part of her focus.

Clinical methods she uses include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. These approaches are used to clarify goals, reframe unhelpful patterns, and build practical coping skills. The therapist adapts methods to what each person prefers and needs.

People who reach out can expect a collaborative process that balances empathic listening with goal-oriented steps. Language of sessions is English. Dr. Frauenholtz practices from Utah and accepts international clients.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and following the client's lead to build trust and insight; it helps when someone needs a compassionate place to talk and clarify what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches specific skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change and can support work around addictions, readiness for change, and setting meaningful goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then adapt methods collaboratively. Clients often mix approaches so sessions match where they are and what they want to accomplish.

The profile does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and offer options for those who prefer not to be on camera. Licensed professionals can use these methods effectively in remote sessions while tailoring pacing and techniques to each person's situation.