- Focus on coping skills
- Work with mood concerns
- Practical steps between sessions
About Susan
Susan Grimmo is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, substance use concerns, mood disorders, and life changes. She writes plainly and works in a straightforward way to help clients break down problems into manageable steps. Susan aims to make therapy a practical part of daily life for people juggling multiple demands.
She earned a Master of Social Work from Salem State University in 2017 and has five years of clinical experience. Early in her career she worked on a dual diagnosis inpatient psychiatric unit, where she supported people coping with both mental health and substance use concerns. More recently she has been working full time in the Court system, bringing that experience to her clinical perspective.
In sessions she draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, grief, trauma, eating concerns, and the stresses of parenting and family life. She prioritizes clear goals and practical strategies that clients can try between appointments. Conversations are aimed at helping people find better coping routines and clearer ways to manage day-to-day problems.
Susan is based in Massachusetts and sees work with substance use and mood-related concerns as a core part of her practice. Her background in inpatient care and in the Court system informs how she approaches risk, safety, and coordinated supports. She encourages prospective clients to consider therapy as a step toward more manageable days.
To start, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire so sessions can be scheduled to fit their needs.
Evidence-based techniques and online care
Many of the approaches Susan uses center on practical, evidence-based techniques that target thoughts, behaviors, and daily routines. Cognitive-focused strategies help people notice and rethink unhelpful thinking patterns that can fuel anxiety and depression. Behavioral strategies focus on small, manageable actions to change habits, improve mood, and support recovery from substance use challenges.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and how symptoms show up in daily life, then try methods that best match those needs. Clients and the therapist adjust methods over time based on what helps most, working collaboratively to refine the plan.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online therapy helpful because it can fit more easily into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make follow-up check-ins simpler. Others favor in-person meetings for longer work. Discussing practical needs and timing during the initial matching process can help choose the best arrangement for ongoing care.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Susan works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, relationship concerns, family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on clear goals and practical skills. Sessions emphasize steps clients can try between appointments to manage symptoms and daily challenges.
What clinical background does she have?
She has five years of professional experience and previously worked on a dual diagnosis inpatient psychiatric unit before moving into Court work full time.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds a Master of Social Work and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.