- 24 years experience
- Evidence based approaches
- Works in English
About Susan
Dr. Susan Lieberman is a licensed psychologist in Kansas with 24 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, mood swings, and relationship concerns. She aims to create a respectful, down-to-earth space where clients can talk through what’s most troubling them and learn practical ways to cope.
Her approach combines several evidence-based methods. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thoughts and take action toward their values. She draws on Attachment-Based and Client-Centered ideas to strengthen how people relate to themselves and others. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are included when emotional regulation and distress tolerance are needed.
Dr. Lieberman’s experience spans workplace stress, chronic health challenges, caregiving strain, and grief. She also works with people navigating ADHD, addictions, intimacy issues, and sexual orientation related concerns. Additional focuses include adoption and foster care, attachment issues, blended family dynamics, and coping after disaster.
Sessions emphasize clear communication skills, building emotional resilience, and practical steps that fit daily life. She helps clients set achievable goals, practice new behaviors between sessions, and track progress over time. The tone in sessions is collaborative and supportive, with attention to each person’s background and priorities.
People seeking therapy are encouraged to consider their immediate concerns and goals before starting. Dr. Lieberman uses her years of experience to tailor strategies to each person’s situation and to help them move forward at a manageable pace.
Her approach combines several evidence-based methods. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thoughts and take action toward their values. She draws on Attachment-Based and Client-Centered ideas to strengthen how people relate to themselves and others. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are included when emotional regulation and distress tolerance are needed.
Dr. Lieberman’s experience spans workplace stress, chronic health challenges, caregiving strain, and grief. She also works with people navigating ADHD, addictions, intimacy issues, and sexual orientation related concerns. Additional focuses include adoption and foster care, attachment issues, blended family dynamics, and coping after disaster.
Sessions emphasize clear communication skills, building emotional resilience, and practical steps that fit daily life. She helps clients set achievable goals, practice new behaviors between sessions, and track progress over time. The tone in sessions is collaborative and supportive, with attention to each person’s background and priorities.
People seeking therapy are encouraged to consider their immediate concerns and goals before starting. Dr. Lieberman uses her years of experience to tailor strategies to each person’s situation and to help them move forward at a manageable pace.
Therapeutic approaches that guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and major life transitions by focusing on what matters rather than fighting every uncomfortable feeling.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. It teaches practical skills for changing thoughts and routines, which can help with mood disorders, anxiety, sleep problems, and ADHD-related challenges.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review needs, goals, and preferences together and suggest methods that feel like a good fit. That collaboration makes it easier to try techniques and adapt them over time based on what helps most.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking. Practical benefits often include fitting appointments into a busy day, shorter check-ins when a full session isn’t needed, and options that reduce travel time. Many people find it easier to maintain continuity of care when sessions can be scheduled around work, caregiving, or medical routines. Licensed professionals tailor online care so it matches a person’s life and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
24+ years
Credentials
Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, anger, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strain, and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She focuses on practical skills, clear communication, and building emotional resilience.
What is her professional background?
She has 24 years of clinical experience working with people facing mood disorders, workplace stress, chronic health problems, caregiving strain, and interpersonal challenges.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed as KS Psychologist LP 1071 and practices in Kansas.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does scheduling and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
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