Susan Letsch
New therapist

Susan Letsch

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

·LISW
New therapist
Ames, IA, United States
Accepting clients

About

As a mental health therapist, I’m committed to building safe, supportive, and collaborative therapeutic relationships. I meet you where you are—emotionally and in terms of your goals—and work alongside you to create meaningful, lasting change through individual or couples therapy. I believe therapy is most effective when built on trust and genuine connection. I’m honored to support clients from a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and experiences. My current areas of focus include trauma, personality disorders, LGBTQIA+ affirming care, suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, chronic pain and much more. I’m passionate about offering a space where you can explore, express, and share openly—without judgment. Reaching out for support is an act of strength, and while taking that first step can feel overwhelming, you don’t have to do it alone. We all need help sometimes, and that’s more than okay. Specialties: I often work with clients who may be struggling with very complex issues - often worsened by the systems built around us. Topics of sessions can include various concerns including but not limited to: trauma, relationship issues with partner(s), friends, or family; chronic illness, adult diagnosed ADHD & ASD. Most clients see improvement and develop sustainable systems within the first few months. Credentials & Experience: I am a licensed independent social worker, LISW, with over 7 years of experience in working in various roles with adults, children, families, individuals struggling with addiction or dependency, death and aging, LGBTQIA, and grief. I am licensed in IA.

I work with

Couples
Couples
Individual
Individual

Age groups

Adults
Adults
Teens
Teens

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Specialties

Areas of Focus

ADHDAnxietyBody Positivity
Borderline PersonalityChronic IllnessChronic PainDepressionDivorceLife TransitionsMarital and PremaritalPersonality DisordersRelationship IssuesStressSubstance UseSuicidal IdeationTrauma and PTSDWomen's Issues

Therapeutic Approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Emotionally Focused
Person-Centered
Strength Based
Trauma Focused
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Somatic
Compassion Focused
Gestalt
Feminist
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Family Systems

Qualifications

CALM AT HOME

Verified by Calm at Home

Licensed · LISW

Susan Letsch · Verified April 2026

Insurance & Policies

Accepts insurance

For questions around billing or finances please call 800-531-4236

Location

Primary Office

Ames, IA, 50014

United States

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Available for online sessions

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I see couples and individual
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