- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship strain
- Self esteem work
About Susan
Rev. Susan Sciarratta is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 12 years of counseling experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, depression, and life changes. She also supports people facing issues like self-esteem, motivation, caregiver stress, and feelings of guilt and shame.
She began her career as a professional engineer for 20 years before moving into counseling. That background shaped a practical, problem-solving approach to therapy. Sessions often focus on clear steps and real-world changes rather than abstract talk.
In sessions she listens for what matters to the person and helps identify manageable next steps. Conversations can cover emotional reactions, patterns in relationships, and ways to rebuild confidence. She offers guidance on coping skills, dealing with loss, and navigating midlife or career shifts.
Susan adapts plans to fit individual concerns and life demands. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address trauma, grief, and ongoing stress. The aim is to make progress in concrete ways, such as improving communication, reducing overwhelm, or learning strategies to handle shame and guilt.
Her work is direct and respectful. People who come to her often want practical tools and clear options to try between sessions. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial session to map out goals and next steps.
Therapeutic methods and how online sessions work
Evidence-based techniques commonly used to address stress and grief include cognitive approaches that look at thoughts and beliefs. These methods help identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop alternative ways of responding to anxious or guilty thoughts.Behavioral strategies are another common approach, focusing on small, practical actions people can try between sessions. These techniques can help rebuild confidence, reduce avoidance, and create clearer daily routines during major life changes.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That decision is reviewed and adjusted as progress unfolds.
The biography did not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and reduce travel time. They also let people schedule shorter check-ins or longer conversations depending on what fits their day. Licensed professionals often use online work to maintain continuity when life gets hectic, while still focusing on practical steps and achievable goals.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include caregiver stress, guilt and shame, and women's issues.
How would she approach feelings of guilt and shame?
She uses evidence-based techniques and practical steps to help people talk through guilt and shame. Work typically focuses on understanding patterns and trying small changes between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has 12 years of counseling experience and previously worked 20 years as a professional engineer. That experience informs a practical, problem-solving style.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the credential LPC, licensed in Pennsylvania. Her practice is located in Pennsylvania.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats does she offer?
The original biography did not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to be sure of the available formats.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That initial step starts the process of mapping goals and a plan.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.