- ACT and CBT
- Imago relationship work
- Works with caregivers
About Susan
Susan Ridenour is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Missouri and a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) in Kansas with 35 years of experience. She works primarily with adults ages 21 to 65 on relationship issues, grief and loss, career concerns, coping with life changes, and coaching. She also lists additional focus areas such as aging and geriatric issues, attachment, body image, cancer, caregiver stress, divorce and separation, and forgiveness.
Ridenour has a long history in healthcare and leadership roles. She has worked across the lifespan in home and community settings and has led teams in large healthcare organizations. That background informs how she helps clients who are navigating workplace challenges or who are using employee assistance benefits.
In sessions she uses a mix of approaches. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Imago Relationship Therapy. She offers worksheets and journaling prompts for session prep and for practice between meetings.
Her way of working emphasizes listening to each person’s story and then choosing techniques that fit the issue at hand. Clients can expect practical tools alongside conversation about values, relationships, and life choices. Messages and brief written exchanges are used as part of the ongoing work.
Susan practices from Kansas and conducts sessions in English. International clients are not accepted. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the platform.
How her approaches translate to online work
Susan uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify what matters to them and take actions that align with those values, often helpful for coping with guilt, shame, or life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new ways of thinking and acting, which can assist with grief, anxiety, and relationship patterns.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. She and the client review goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. From there they try techniques and adjust the plan together so the work fits the person’s needs.
The biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm current online options before booking. Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting meetings around work or caregiving, shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and using written tools like worksheets and journal prompts between appointments. Licensed professionals often use messaging features for brief updates and to support progress between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Kansas, Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she focus on?
She works with relationship problems, grief and loss, career challenges, coping with life changes, and coaching. Additional focus areas include aging, attachment issues, caregiver stress, and forgiveness.
How does she approach therapy?
She combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Imago Relationship Therapy. Sessions may include discussion, worksheets, and journaling prompts to support practice between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 35 years of professional experience in healthcare and clinical settings, including leadership roles in large healthcare organizations.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed as an LCSW in Missouri and as an LSCSW in Kansas, and she practices from Kansas.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions delivered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
What does it cost and how do I start?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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