Dr. Susan Lieberman

Experienced CBT-focused psychologist

KS Psychologist LP 1071 Kansas

Experience: 24 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Bipolar
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Susan

Dr. Susan Lieberman centers her work on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while drawing from complementary methods to address a wide array of emotional and life challenges.

Background and approach

With 24 years of experience as a licensed psychologist (KS Psychologist LP 1071), she helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, anger, and addiction concerns using practical, evidence-informed strategies. Her approach integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based work, Client-Centered principles, and skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy to tailor care to each person’s needs.

She works with issues that include relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting and family dynamics, trauma and grief, sleep problems, self-esteem, career transitions, and compassion fatigue. Additional focuses include attachment and abandonment themes, adoption and foster care matters, autism and Asperger Syndrome, chronic illness and caregiver stress, codependency, and communication difficulties.

Located in Kansas, Dr. Lieberman offers multiple session formats to suit different schedules and preferences.

Her practice emphasizes collaboration and practical skill-building so clients can address immediate concerns while developing longer-term resilience and improved coping for life’s changes.

Evidence-Informed Approaches Available Online

Dr. Susan Lieberman frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build practical coping skills for problems such as anxiety, depression, and stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is also part of her toolkit, emphasizing values-based action and mindfulness strategies to support acceptance of difficult emotions while pursuing meaningful goals. Attachment-Based Therapy informs work around relationship patterns and early attachment wounds, offering a framework for improving interpersonal safety and emotional connection.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She discusses options with each person, tailoring techniques to the individual’s goals, preferences, and presenting difficulties so treatment feels relevant and useful rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to enhance flexibility and access. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and use different communication styles for skills practice, check-ins, or deeper sessions with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She addresses a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, anger, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related problems, sleep difficulties, parenting challenges, self-esteem, career issues, and coping with life changes.

What therapeutic style and approaches does she use?

Her work is centered on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to provide a flexible, skills-oriented approach.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 24 years of professional experience as a licensed psychologist to her practice, offering long-term experience with a wide range of emotional and interpersonal concerns.

Where is the practice based and what are the credentials?

The therapist is licensed in Kansas and holds the credential KS Psychologist LP 1071 as documented in her profile.

Does she work with non-English speakers or international clients?

Services are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or via text-based messaging depending on the client’s preferences and availability.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

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

What are the steps to begin working together?

To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementBipolar disorderDepression ADHD

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

24+ years

Licensed

Kansas

Languages

English