- Addictions support
- Trauma recovery
- Guilt and shame
About Susanne
Susanne Neal is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 15 years of clinical experience in Colorado. She works with adults facing addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, and major life changes. Her practice includes work on drug and alcohol addiction, family of origin issues, guilt and shame, and recovery from sexual assault and abuse.
Neal structures sessions around clear conversation and practical goals. She listens to what matters most and helps people name the patterns that keep them stuck. Sessions focus on building skills for managing cravings, reprocessing traumatic memories, and strengthening a steadier sense of self.
Her approach is direct and person-centered. She adjusts pacing and techniques based on the person in front of her. That can mean shorter check-ins for a rough week or deeper work when someone is ready to look at long-held shame and guilt.
Clients can expect straightforward discussions about behavior, coping, and next steps. Neal draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address post-traumatic stress, smoking or vaping cessation, and finding a clearer sense of life purpose. She also helps people repair relationships affected by addiction and family problems.
For someone carrying guilt or shame, sessions offer a chance to talk through what happened and how it still matters today. Neal asks practical questions, suggests concrete strategies, and encourages incremental change that fits into everyday life.
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Neal draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide her work. She commonly uses trauma-focused approaches that help people process distressing memories and reduce their hold on daily life. These methods aim to revisit hard experiences in a stepwise way so memories become less disruptive. She also uses behavioral strategies that target addictive behaviors and habits, breaking them into manageable steps and practical coping skills to reduce use and cravings.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Neal collaborates with each person to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. She adjusts pace and focus over time, moving from short stabilizing tools to deeper processing when someone is ready.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy into a busy life because they remove travel time and can be scheduled around work or family demands. Phone sessions can make check-ins quicker and use less bandwidth, while video sessions allow face-to-face interaction when that is important. Licensed professionals can help make those practical choices during scheduling so sessions fit into everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Colorado, Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, including drug and alcohol addiction and post-traumatic stress.
How does she approach guilt and shame in sessions?
She uses conversation and evidence-based techniques to help people name shame, understand its impact, and develop coping strategies without promising any specific outcome.
What is her professional background?
She brings 15 years of professional experience working with substance use issues, trauma, and self-worth concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LPC and LCPC credentials and practices in Colorado.
Does she work in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the "See online therapy options" button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.