About Susan
Susan Wilson is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois with 25 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety and cope with changes that come with life transitions. She works with issues like depression, grief, and trauma and abuse in straightforward, calm conversations.
Susan also helps people with relationship concerns, family conflict, and the challenges of parenting. She listens with sensitivity and respect, then tailors the conversation to each person's needs.
Background and approach
Sessions are practical and centered on what will help day to day. Her approach begins by getting a clear picture of what feels hard right now. From there she and the client map small, doable steps to reduce distress and build coping skills.
The work is paced to match each person’s readiness and life demands. Over 25 years she has guided people through major life changes and losses. She makes space for emotions and also focuses on skills to manage worry and low mood.
Her style is patient, direct, and goal-oriented when that helps move things forward. Susan encourages people to take the first step when they feel ready. She will help set realistic goals and adjust the plan as progress is made.
The emphasis is on steady, achievable change that fits each person’s life.
Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care
Two common evidence-based techniques she uses are skill-building for anxiety and structured problem-solving. Skill-building teaches practical tools to reduce worry and manage physical tension, which helps when anxiety interferes with daily routines. Structured problem-solving breaks larger problems into smaller steps and helps people make clearer decisions when life feels overwhelming.Another useful approach focuses on coping after loss or trauma by creating a steady routine and developing ways to tolerate distress. This approach supports processing difficult emotions while also strengthening daily coping skills so people can function better between sessions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to figure out which techniques match their goals, needs, and preferences. Plans are adjusted over time based on what helps most.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video works well for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a camera is not wanted. Live chat and text are useful for brief check-ins, homework support, or quick coping reminders. These options help fit therapy into a busy life and make regular contact more manageable.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- Experience
- 25 years
- Licensed
- Illinois
- Languages
- English
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