Susan Bentsen
Susan Bentsen
She/Her/Hers
LICENSED ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR
Susan Bentsen is a licensed associate professional counselor, whose mission transcends mere survival – she is devoted to helping individuals and couples unearth profound insights and heightened awareness to shed the constraints of simply enduring, and instead emerge as flourishing thrivers in life.
Susan’s approach fosters an environment of trust and openness, creating space for vulnerability to blossom into strength. With intuition and reflective listening, she illuminates the path toward relational growth and fulfillment.
Susan’s Marriage Journey
A Journey of Love, Loss, and Resilience
In 1993, I embarked on my marriage journey when I met my first husband at church. Our union was blessed with a pregnancy (surprise!) just two months after our honeymoon. However, as an overwhelmed wife and new mom, I initially felt that I was sorely unprepared for marriage.
My husband joined me on this therapeutic journey, and we realized that our struggles stemmed from a lack of modeling on how to relate to one another from our parents. Despite the rocky start, I felt certain that our experience would lead us to mentor others facing marriage difficulties.
Sadly, in 2011, he passed away suddenly, leaving me to navigate an unclear road as a single mom to a 16-year-old daughter and 14-year-old son. After unsuccessful attempts at online dating, I was blessed to meet my present husband, also widowed.
A New Chapter, Familiar Lessons
Although both of us were armed with a wealth of marriage skills from our previous experiences, we quickly realized that marriage takes work and dedication, regardless of one’s past. Our journey together has been a testament to the power of resilience, open communication, and a willingness to learn and grow together.
Through the highs and lows, the joys and challenges, our marriage has been a tapestry woven with threads of love, loss, and the unwavering belief that true partnership is worth fighting for.
Counseling Credentials:
- Masters in Counseling, CMHC, Richmont University
- National Certified Counselor, NCC
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy Training, Level 1 and Level 2
- Certified PREPARE/ENRICH Facilitator
- Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Trained
