Susanne Thomas, Anxiety, Depression, & Body Image Therapist
I accept most major insurances
I am accepting new telehealth clients
I am a fully Licensed Professional Counselor. I offer online therapy sessions Michigan.
One of the more powerful toxic beliefs that most of us hold is that happiness lives somewhere in the future when we finally are fixed, perfect, lose all the weight, have the right shape, have that perfect relationship, have money, a prodigious career and on and on…
Everyone needs help at some point in their lives. Difficulties are predictable and can surface at any time. It takes courage to prioritize self-improvement over silent suffering. One of the measures of growth and transformation is when we can spend less time in the darkness and in self-rejection, to finally accept and understand ourselves and the world we live in.
I am dedicated to helping everyone with their issues, big or small, long-term, or short term. I work with adults, adolescents, and couples on a broad spectrum of issues; body image, overeating, binge eating, mood issues, anxiety, depression, life-stage transitions, grief and loss, trauma, relationship issues, communication breakdowns, career development and more. I’m honored to work with a wide range of people, cultures and situations.
I’ve learned to help clients reach their highest goals not by strategies that punish, but through strategies that nourish. We don’t always know the answers, we don’t know what’s next, and we don’t quite know how things will work out, or indeed what a higher wisdom has in store for us. My task as your therapist is to create an energetic container for you of safety, listening, possibility, unconditional acceptance, and celebration of your journey.
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
Welcome! I’m Susanne (She/Her)
Counselor, dual master's degree holder, and animal lover.
Although I always knew I wanted to be a therapist, my path was non-linear. My earlier corporate career allowed me to develop my counseling skills by supporting teams both individually and collectively. Through those years, I realized how common it is to hold the belief that happiness is a future destination—something achieved only once we are "fixed" or have reached specific milestones in our careers, relationships, or appearance.
My goal as your therapist is to create a safe, supportive space for you. I provide a container of listening, possibility, unconditional acceptance, and celebration as you navigate your unique journey. I incorporate various therapeutic modalities, including somatic, cognitive, and attachment-based approaches, depending on your specific needs. I enjoy working with diverse populations of all ages. I am also a certified mind-body eating coach and hold certificates in energy medicine.
I am accepting new online clients
There are few things I love more than having those ah-ha! moments with my clients (close second to my fur babies). My goal is to help empower you to understand how your past has led to unhelpful patterns and thoughts. I want to help you feel grounded and free to live your life on your own terms, while sharing a giggle along the way.
Along with my training in counseling, I am also a licensed marriage and family therapist. I believe that how we interact with the most important people around us has a huge impact on mental wellness. I like to look at the big picture and create a customized approach to help you tackle your anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and stress!