Susan Arvidson

Susan Arvidson is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) based in Minnesota who helps people manage anger and other strong emotions. She meets people where they are and focuses on clear, practical steps to reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day functioning.

Susan uses straightforward conversation and active listening to figure out what matters most to each person. She helps clients learn skills for handling stress, anxiety, mood swings, and relationship strain. Sessions emphasize small, doable changes rather than jargon or tests.

Her work draws on several evidence-based approaches to tailor care to individual needs. Techniques include learning new ways to respond to upsetting thoughts, practicing acceptance of difficult feelings, and building better communication habits. Over time these tools are taught so people can use them on their own.

Susan’s background includes six years of clinical practice as an LPCC in Minnesota. That practical experience informs a calm, steady style that supports people through grief, life transitions, and complicated emotions rooted in past trauma or personality challenges.

Clients can expect a collaborative process that focuses on what they want to change. Susan aims to help people gain clarity, reduce intense reactions like anger, and develop routines that support ongoing emotional balance.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Susan commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. ACT centers on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then taking actions that match personal values; it can help with anger, anxiety, and meaning-driven goals. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and practicing new behavioral skills to change moods and reactions, which is useful for stress, depression, and managing intense emotions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Susan collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she adjusts techniques as progress is made. The plan evolves from regular check-ins about what is and isn’t helping.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, and make it easier to maintain continuity during life changes. Online work still focuses on skill-building, practice between sessions, and clear goal-setting to reduce anger and improve emotional regulation.