Therapist in Ann Arbor, Michigan Susan Thompson, Therapist

Susan Thompson, LMSW, a licensed therapist at LifeStance Health, provides comprehensive mental health services to individuals across Michigan. Specializing in individual and family therapy, Susan helps clients develop a personalized toolbox of strategies to navigate life’s ups and downs. Her rational, solutions-focused approach empowers clients to leverage their strengths and overcome obstacles, fostering resilience and continued growth. Susan’s extensive experience includes outpatient therapy, school social work for children and young adults, and counseling for teens and their families in the judicial system, ensuring a safe and confidential space for all. Passionate about addressing relational issues, ADHD, and anxiety, Susan excels in helping clients manage complex emotional and behavioral challenges. Her expertise in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and family therapy allows her to tailor interventions that best meet the needs of each individual. Susan’s commitment to her clients’ well-being is evident in her focus on relational issues, recognizing the profound impact of interpersonal dynamics on mental health. Susan is particularly adept at working with populations that include children, adolescents, and young adults. Her dedication to developmental disabilities and the LGBTQ+ community underscores her inclusive and compassionate approach. By offering interventions such as parenting skills and case management, Susan ensures comprehensive support for her clients and their families. Beyond her professional endeavors, Susan enjoys directing plays, writing stories, refinishing furniture, and creating fabric art pieces. These hobbies reflect her creative and artistic spirit, which she often integrates into her therapeutic practice. Living in Michigan, Susan finds joy in contributing to her local community and helping individuals from diverse backgrounds achieve mental and emotional well-being.