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Dr. Susan Sult

Therapist · Florida

Dr. Susan Sult, FL Psychologist PY3854

Practical therapy for life and health challenges

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  • 35 years experience
  • Goal focused
  • Practical skills

About Susan

Dr. Susan Sult welcomes people facing health, relationship, and mood challenges. She is a Florida psychologist (FL Psychologist PY3854) with 35 years in the field. Her tone is direct and practical, aimed at people who want clear steps to feel better.

She focuses on common problems such as stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, addictions, and issues around intimacy and relationships. She also helps with sleep and eating difficulties, attention concerns, and challenges linked to chronic medical conditions like cancer, chronic pain, illness, and disability. Dr. Sult lists work with LGBT concerns and a range of attachment and relationship stresses as part of her practice.

Her approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused methods. Sessions emphasize practical strategies, skill building, and identifying small changes that make daily life easier. She views therapy as a partnership and explains tools so people can use them between sessions.

Dr. Sult draws on decades of clinical work to tailor interventions to each person’s needs. She aims to create space for difficult memories and strong feelings while keeping treatment focused on goals. Outside of work she enjoys horseback riding, quilting, and cooking, and values time with family and friends.

If someone is considering help for stress, health-related struggles, or relationship strain, Dr. Sult offers an experienced, straightforward route to set goals and try new coping skills.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

35+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

How specific approaches are used in online therapy

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments. It often helps with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and managing reactions to chronic illness. DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, which is useful when strong emotions, anger, or relationship conflict get in the way. Emotionally-Focused Therapy centers on patterns in close relationships and helps people name feelings and change interaction cycles to improve connection and trust.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, past efforts, and what feels most helpful. Together they adapt methods over time so sessions match changing needs and real-life pressures.

Confirm the current online session options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Others like being able to use focused skills practice between meetings. A practical conversation about scheduling and format happens during the matching and booking steps to make sure sessions work with everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar issues, addictions, relationship and intimacy problems, sleep and eating concerns, ADHD, and health-related challenges such as chronic pain and cancer.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and collaborative, focusing on skills, small changes, and clear goals. Sessions blend structured techniques with time to discuss difficult memories and emotions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 35 years of experience working in clinical settings and private practice, using a range of approaches with adults who face long-term or acute problems.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Florida Psychologist, listed as FL Psychologist PY3854, and practices in Florida.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What should I do to begin therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.

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