Susan Frate, LISW
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma recovery
- Life transitions
About Susan Frate
She works from a strengths-based perspective, holding the belief that each person is the expert on their own life and already has skills and resources to draw on. In sessions she emphasizes collaboration, helping clients identify and build on their existing strengths while learning new strategies to manage symptoms and navigate transitions. Susan describes therapy as a process that often begins with courage - taking the first step matters - and she aims to honor that bravery by focusing the work on the client and their goals.
Her LISW credential denotes advanced social work licensure, reflecting extensive training and supervised practice in clinical social work. Susan combines evidence-informed methods with a respectful, client-centered stance to support people through both acute difficulties and longer-term growth.
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Therapeutic Approach
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Susan Frate have?
Susan Frate has 25 years of professional experience.
Is Susan Frate a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LISW credential, which indicates Licensed Independent Social Worker status. License details - OH LISW I.1430066-SUPV.
In which languages does Susan Frate provide therapy?
Susan Frate provides therapy in English.
Where is Susan Frate located?
She is located in Ohio.
How can I work with Susan Frate as my therapist?
You can work with Susan Frate through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Susan Frate work with international clients?
Susan Frate does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Susan Frate cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and take committed action toward a meaningful life while learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering practical skills for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, empathetic relationship in which the client leads the pace and focus of therapy, which supports self-exploration and empowerment.
Susan approaches treatment collaboratively, recognizing that finding the right therapeutic method is part of the process. She works with clients to determine which approaches and techniques best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adapting the plan as progress and circumstances evolve.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and for clients who prefer shorter or more frequent contact, live chat or text-based messaging are available. These options increase accessibility and make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while maintaining continuity of care with licensed professionals and therapists trained in these methods.