Susan Burton, LMSW

(she/her)

Practice Location

Highland

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Specialties

Education & credentials

M.A. Social Work, University of Michigan
M.A. Criminal Justice, University of Detroit
Fully Licensed Social Worker, State of Michigan
Fellow of the American Psychotherapy Association
Diplomate of the American College of Forensic Examiners

Philosophy

I work with clients who aspire to reduce their emotional distress or conflicts as they struggle with feelings of anxiousness, low self esteem, grief and loss, concerns around addiction, as well as those who would like to enhance their life through change. I feel honored when clients allow me to join them on their journey toward wholeness. I am committed to helping my clients feel empowered to achieve their own personal treatment goals.

I am very committed creating an atmosphere of safety. I am here to listen, cheer, challenge, encourage, and support my clients. Successful therapy depends on the positive and safe relationship between a therapist and her client. A good amount of my energy will be spent connecting with you in a way whereby you trust our path and feel accepted and supported.

I believe we are all on spiritual paths that intersect and provide endless opportunities to learn from one another. I continually strive to achieve mindfulness or being fully present in the moment. My clinical approach includes the use of CBT and DBT focusing on connecting events, feelings, thoughts, & behaviors.

Personal Statement

I embrace a win-win approach and compromising as appropriate, with the ultimate goal of creating healthy and autonomous individuals. I feel honored when my clients allow me to take this journey with them. One of my favorite clinical approaches is that of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or, making the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors

Special Interests

Conflict resolution
Disabilities concerns & challenges

About me

What is the self-care strategy you use most often?
Regarding my own self-care, I try to practice mindfulness everyday in many ways, engage in deep breathing and centering myself, remind myself that it really is not all about me, get a reality check from people whose opinions I value highly, and I remind myself that I am being ridiculous when I realize that I am over-reacting.

I live a life of gratitude, and I am quick to apologize as appropriate. I work hard to not ask my clients not to do anything I am unwilling to do. Believing that everyone is on their own spiritual path allows me to trust and let go.

As far as unwinding, I love blasting the music in my car on the way home, Pandora’s 70’s, is there any other kind?!? Taking a ride in my little sports car on winding roads on a beautiful sunny day also helps, as does going to the symphony or theater. Rejuvenating is very important in order to be all I can be.

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Schedule & Appointments

If you're interested in scheduling a new client appointment with Susan Burton, call 810-494-7180

If you are an existing client of Susan Burton's and need to reach her directly, call her 734-765-8384

Conflict Resolution

I think that one of the aspects I enjoy most about the profession of social work is that of conflict resolution. We, as human beings, waste so much time and energy feeling angry and resentful. I gently validate people’s feelings…