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Dr. Susan Frauenholtz, LISW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Susan is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Susan. View 32 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Iowa, Virginia, and 1 more

Recent reviews

I’ve come a long way with my anxiety thanks to Dr. Fauenholtz. She validates my feelings and helps me find solutions to best care for myself. I greatly appreciate her!

Reviewed July 2024

Fantastic, I have no words to explain the feeling of validation and security I have post-session with her. I've told her she is a bouy during these difficult times of grief.

Reviewed May 2024

More about Susan

  • 20 years' experience
  • Female
  • LISW, LCSW

Welcome -

Have you been overwhelmed by life's demands recently? Would you like to feel more confident in relationships and comfortable in your own skin? Are you finding it difficult to cope with change and loss? Reaching out for support is a big first step. As a licensed clinician in Iowa and Virginia with two decades of experience, I will work collaboratively with you as a partner to explore solutions and help you reach your goals.

My approach to counseling is to create a space that feels safe, nonjudgmental, and welcoming. I am very strengths-based and tailor my approach to your individual needs and preferences. The focus of my practice is working with women on concerns including anxiety, self-esteem, depression, grief and loss, life changes, and relational challenges. In addition, I am certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and can support you in resolving previous trauma and moving forward to greater fulfillment and joy.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Coping with life changes Addictions LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Depression Compassion fatigue ADHD Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Forgiveness Life purpose Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-love Women's issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Dr. Susan Frauenholtz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154526424.

  • LISW · Iowa · 06146 · Expires December 2024
  • LCSW · Virginia · 0904015073 · Expires June 2025
  • LCSW · Utah · 13834085-3501 · Expires September 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, sometimes called teletherapy, refers to talk therapy delivered remotely through digital platforms, such as video calls, phone calls, or chat. It can be a great option for people who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy, such as those living in remote areas, individuals with mobility issues, or people with busy schedules that make it difficult to attend in-person sessions.

Teletherapy also offers greater convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes. Research shows that the treatment outcomes with online counseling are often just as effective as with traditional therapy, providing a viable alternative for individuals seeking mental health support.

Reviews for Dr. Susan Frauenholtz

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

32 reviews

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Clients mention: Amazing Comfortable Helpful Listens Recommend Support Helped Understanding Fantastic Guidance

I’ve come a long way with my anxiety thanks to Dr. Fauenholtz. She validates my feelings and helps me find solutions to best care for myself. I greatly appreciate her!

Reviewed July 2024

Fantastic, I have no words to explain the feeling of validation and security I have post-session with her. I've told her she is a bouy during these difficult times of grief.

Reviewed May 2024

She is FABULOUS

Reviewed December 2023

Dr. Frauenholtz is truly amazing, compassionate, intelligent and caring. She has helped me realize so much and build on tools I already had to bring me to a place of better understanding. She is funny and so relatable and listens remarkably well. I’m so glad I met her.

Reviewed August 2023

She has been fantastic and doesn’t judge me. She hasn’t just provided the usual “fixes” most therapists do. She provides help that caters to my situation

Reviewed June 2023

I have never felt more easily understood and given the spot on guidance in my areas needed of self work, as with Susan. 100 percent would recommend!!!

Reviewed March 2023

Dr. Susan Frauenholtz creates such a safe space to speak openly without judgement. She provides amazing kindness, support, and guidance for the trials and tribulations you may be experiencing. I always looked forward to speaking with her. She does a remarkable job of being a professional who feels like a close friend.

Reviewed March 2023

Since I've started these sessions I've felt such an improvement in how I handle my fears and worries. Like I am capable of being myself.

Reviewed March 2023

Dr Frauenholtz has been an amazing help in my mental health journey. She’s shown me ways to challenge my thinking and re learn how to approach situations and people in my life.

Reviewed April 2023

Dr. Susan Frauenholtz was easy to connect and provided good help and advice in crisis situations. She was supportive and flexible with scheduling sessions. I found helpful and enjoyed therapy sessions with Dr. Frauenholtz

Reviewed January 2023

She helped me so much. I was sceptical about therapy but she is phenomenal

Reviewed November 2022

Dr Susan is amazing! She listens to me, sends me messages to check on me not just in our session but outside hours. I recommend her highly.

Reviewed November 2022

Dr. Frauenholtz is extremely easy to talk to, and is an excellent listener. I have left every session feeling like she truly cares about me, and what I am going through. In addition to providing helpful tools during the sessions she also sends resources to help you between sessions. 100/10 would recommend her!

Reviewed August 2022

I ALWAYS look forward to talking with Susan each week. She has helped me feel so comfortable in sharing whatever I need to and always has the best validating and comforting responses. She always provides helpful insights and helps me to see the bigger picture. Susan encourages me to send her messages throughout the week to have an open place to share my thoughts and feelings day to day. Her sweet and thoughtful responses always help put a smile on my face. She has plenty of resources to share which help challenge my thoughts and work through them in a productive way. I always look forward to our seeing her lovely smile on our Friday morning virtual coffee dates. Susan has taught me so much already in our time working together and always sets me up for success every week!

Reviewed August 2022

So grateful for Dr. Frauenholtz and the honest support, guidance and motivation she gives me.

Reviewed August 2022

Dr. Susan Frauenholtz is AMAZING! She is very understanding and always has many ideas and solutions. She understands my strengths and weaknesses as well as my goals and has been my cheerleader for over a year!

Reviewed July 2022

Susan is nice to talk to and being patient on listening, which makes me being comfortable with the therapy

Reviewed June 2022

Dr. Frauenholtz is a fantastic therapist who has helped me beyond all of my expectations.

Reviewed June 2022

Dr Frauenholtz has given me the opportunity to feel that someone cares and listens to what I am saying and feeling. She gave me some ideas on what to expect in our therapy sessions and she really seems to care about what my experiences were, why I am reaching out to her. I feel as of now that this might be a well suited fit.

Reviewed June 2022

Dr. Frauenholtz has been extremely supportive and helps me analyze my in-depth thought processes and allows me to safely express my feelings and experiences. She also suggest different solutions and forms of therapy.

Reviewed June 2022

Dr Susan is the best. I have been feeling better since I started! I reccomend her 100%

Reviewed April 2022

Susan is incredible. She truly connects with me, is very perceptive of what my areas of struggle are and what I need and truly helps me to expand myself and push myself to be better.

Reviewed March 2022

We have only had a few sessions together, but she is the first therapist I felt immediately comfortable with. She is kind and comforting, and when my thoughts are all over the place she doesn’t make me feel like “too much “. I am excited to see our our work continues.

Reviewed February 2022

I’ve been with Susan for the past 8 months, she’s amazing and an incredible listener. Even on bad days when I’m really anxious she seems to beam her light onto the tunnel and show the way out. We’ve worked on different excerise which some work and other we adapted to suit me. She never misses a small detail. Susan you have been an absolute pleasure to work with and have filled me with laughter and hope. I wish you all the best . Thank you

Reviewed November 2021

Dr. Frauenholtz has been life changing for me! She is nonjudgmental, kind, and gives outstanding advice. She makes me feel heard and I look forward to getting her advice and insight every week. I hope she can be my therapist for as long as possible!

Reviewed November 2021

I've had bad experiences in the past with counsellors and have not gone back to therapy for those reasons. Decided to take a stab at it one more time and Susan has blown me out of the water, I can't begin to say how lucky I am to have her.

Reviewed September 2021

Where do I start? She has always been helpful, and very understanding if I have things going on in my personal life. She helps me to work things out myself, as well as guide me when needed. Dr.Frauenholtz doesn't push me too far too fast, but also reminds me the importance of getting things out so I don't keep things to myself. In a short period I have become very comfortable sharing my personal struggles with her as I know she will not make me regret it. I strongly recommend her to anyone searching, and will continue to use her services as long as she recommends, and as long as they are available.

Reviewed September 2021

I have loved speaking with Dr. Frauenholtz! She is so bubbly and so fun to talk to even when you may be speaking about really difficult topics. She makes you feel so safe and accepted and has been so helpful to me already in just a few sessions. I can’t wait for more!

Reviewed June 2021

Dr. Susan Frauenholtz is amazing! I feel like she really listens and gives excellent feedback and support. I like that she sends work sheets and checks in throughout the week. She is laid back, but also responds to every message and reads all of my journal entries and responds to those as well. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for help. I am so glad that we were matched together.

Reviewed June 2021

Susan is so great! She makes me feel comfortable and heard.

Reviewed May 2021

Dr.Susan is an incredible practitioner at what she does. I love working with her. She's so understanding, patient and caring. She listens to everything I have to say and provides me with the necessary tools & support that I need. On the bright side, she has the brightest aura that lights up your day especially when things get hard! Thank you Dr, Susan!

Reviewed May 2021

I've never had someone support me as well as she has. She really makes me think. She challenges my thoughts and helps me understand stuff.

Reviewed April 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Susan Frauenholtz offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Dr. Susan Frauenholtz works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Dr. Susan Frauenholtz speak?

Dr. Susan Frauenholtz speaks English.

How many years of experience does Dr. Susan Frauenholtz have?

Dr. Susan Frauenholtz has 20 years of experience.

Where is Dr. Susan Frauenholtz licensed to practice?

Dr. Susan Frauenholtz is licensed to practice in Iowa, Virginia, and Utah.

Does Dr. Susan Frauenholtz accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Dr. Susan Frauenholtz accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Dr. Susan Frauenholtz offer?

Dr. Susan Frauenholtz offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Dr. Susan Frauenholtz?

Dr. Susan Frauenholtz can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Dr. Susan Frauenholtz?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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