Susan Gallenz
Virginia LCSW offering collaborative support for stress and trauma
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About
Susan Gallenz is a licensed clinical social worker based in Virginia who brings a strengths-focused approach to clinical work. She holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Georgia and combines that formal training with more than 15 years of professional practice. Her background also includes time as an at-risk youth volunteer with the U.S. Peace Corps in Jamaica, an experience that helped shape her interest in community-based supports and culturally aware care.
Susan works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and concerns related to LGBTQ issues. She also attends to related areas such as communication difficulties, guilt and shame, isolation, panic, and workplace or women’s issues. Her practice emphasizes collaboration; she treats each person as the expert of their own story and builds on existing strengths to address what feels most pressing.
Susan offers guidance and supportive therapeutic presence as clients navigate change. She frames the work as a joint effort in which she provides clinical perspective and practical tools while clients set the pace and goals for their healing and growth.
Susan works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and concerns related to LGBTQ issues. She also attends to related areas such as communication difficulties, guilt and shame, isolation, panic, and workplace or women’s issues. Her practice emphasizes collaboration; she treats each person as the expert of their own story and builds on existing strengths to address what feels most pressing.
Susan offers guidance and supportive therapeutic presence as clients navigate change. She frames the work as a joint effort in which she provides clinical perspective and practical tools while clients set the pace and goals for their healing and growth.
- Location:
- Virginia, United States
- Years Experience:
- 15
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Anger management
Other areas of experience: Communication problems, Forgiveness, Isolation / loneliness, Mood disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Workplace issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: VA LCSW 0904006757
- NPI Number: 1427314814
- License: LCSW (Virginia)
Remote options and therapeutic focus
Susan approaches online work as a collaborative process that centers the client as the expert in their experience. She emphasizes identifying and using each person’s strengths while addressing concerns such as anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and LGBTQ-related issues. Her orientation values partnership and clear communication about goals and next steps.
Although specific clinical models are not listed for this profile, Susan’s practice draws on her years of experience helping people manage stress, panic, mood concerns, and interpersonal difficulties. She guides clients through coping strategies, emotional processing, and problem-solving tailored to the issues clients bring to sessions. This can suit people who want practical skills together with reflective work on past events and relational patterns.
Sessions are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Those communication options allow for flexible scheduling and different ways of staying connected between meetings while working toward the goals established together.
What is Susan Gallenz’s clinical experience?
Susan has 15 years of professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker and additional experience reflected in her background working with a range of concerns including trauma, anxiety, grief, and LGBTQ issues.
What credentials does she hold?
She is an LCSW. Her profile lists a Virginia license number VA LCSW 0904006757 for professional practice.
Which languages does she work in?
Sessions are conducted in English. The profile indicates English as the language used in clinical work.
Where is she located?
Susan is licensed and practices in Virginia.
How can clients work with her remotely?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to connect and carry out therapy work.
Does she accept international clients?
The profile indicates she does not accept international clients.
What does it cost to work with Susan?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone get started?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to connect with Susan.