Dr. Susan Frauenholtz , LISW, LCSW

Dr. Susan Frauenholtz brings two decades of clinical experience to her practice, working with adults who are navigating stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and major life transitions. She is credentialed as LISW and LCSW - LISW means Licensed Independent Social Worker and LCSW means Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and holds licensure with registration details on file for Iowa and Utah. Her work emphasizes a strengths-based, client-centered stance that respects each person’s values and preferences while offering practical tools for coping and growth.

She specializes in supporting women with concerns such as self-esteem, depression, grief and loss, relationship and family difficulties, and adjustment to change. Dr. Frauenholtz also has training in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral approaches and can assist people who are processing past trauma and seeking ways to move forward. Her style is collaborative and nonjudgmental, focusing on identifying resources and strategies that fit each individual’s life and goals.

In sessions she tailors techniques from a range of approaches to match the client’s needs, helping to build resilience, clarify priorities, and develop skills for daily coping. Dr. Frauenholtz aims to partner with clients to explore solutions and support progress toward meaningful change.

Approaches That Guide Online Care and Collaboration

Dr. Susan Frauenholtz uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, strengths-based environment where the client’s perspective guides the work. This approach focuses on listening, validating experience, and building on existing strengths to address concerns like low self-esteem, relationship strain, and adjustment to life changes.

She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical skills to manage anxiety, mood concerns, and stress. CBT is task-oriented and often includes skill practice that can be applied between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Frauenholtz works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers flexible options for connecting - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - so sessions can fit into busy schedules and different life situations. These formats make it easier for people to access licensed professionals and maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.