Susan Armstrong, LCPC

Susan Armstrong is a licensed mental health professional in Montana with 11 years of clinical experience. She holds an LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and indicates advanced training and credentialing in counseling and psychotherapy.

Susan has worked with clients addressing stress, anxiety, anger management, motivation, self-esteem and confidence, depression, concentration and memory concerns, and challenges with focus. Her experience also includes attention to conditions commonly associated with ADHD and mood regulation. She approaches each person as an individual with strengths that can be mobilized to overcome obstacles and build greater wellbeing.

Susan maintains a strengths-based perspective, viewing clients as the experts on their own stories. She supports and empowers people who are ready to take the first steps toward a more fulfilling, happier life, offering practical guidance and encouragement throughout the change process.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Licensed professionals often use structured, evidence-based techniques that focus on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. These approaches help people reduce anxiety, manage depressive symptoms, and address stress by teaching practical strategies for reframing thoughts and developing healthier routines.

Another common focus is skills-based work for emotion regulation and problem solving. This involves learning concrete techniques to manage anger, improve communication, and increase motivation and self-esteem, which can be especially helpful for workplace concerns, relationship issues, and mood regulation challenges.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Susan works with each person to explore which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time to ensure it feels effective and comfortable.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling and lets clients access care from home or work. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try different formats to see what works best, and fit therapy into a busy life while working with licensed therapists.