Susan Ryder, LCPC

Susan Ryder is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) practicing in Maine with 17 years of professional experience. She focuses on practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. Her approach centers on listening first and helping people use their own strengths to move forward.

Susan emphasizes that clients are the experts in their own stories. She uses straightforward conversation to identify small steps that make daily life more manageable. Sessions often focus on building confidence, increasing motivation, and developing coping tools that fit each person's routine.

Susan draws on several practical approaches when planning sessions, including Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She matches methods to each person's needs and goals rather than using a fixed formula. The aim is useful change, not jargon.

Clients can expect a respectful, down-to-earth style. Susan invites people to take therapy at their own pace and helps them try realistic strategies that fit their life. Signing up is the first step toward clearer thinking and steadier routines.

Approaches you can use in online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to you. The therapist follows your lead, helps name strengths, and supports you in choosing practical next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It helps people try simple exercises to reduce anxiety, change unhelpful thinking, and build routines that improve mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with you about your goals and preferences and help decide which methods to try first. The plan can change as needed, so you and the therapist shape the process collaboratively.

Session formats are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - fewer travel demands, easier scheduling around work or caregiving, and the ability to check in from different locations. It also lets people try short skills-focused sessions or regular weekly meetings depending on what helps them make steady progress.