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Sus Austill

Sus Austill, LCSW

Florida

LCSW - Addictions and Family patterns

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  • Addictions
  • Family of origin
  • Mindfulness

About Sus

Sus Austill is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Florida with 37 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing addictions, stress and anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and family of origin issues. Sessions are offered in English and Danish, and she accepts international clients.

Her approach is practical and person-centered. She uses client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral ideas and narrative work. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are also part of her toolbox. In sessions she listens, reflects what matters to the client, and looks for small changes that can ease daily life.

Sus draws on long experience in mental health and substance use settings, including outpatient, residential, and inpatient care. She has many years of personal recovery and parenting experience, and she names those experiences as part of how she understands addiction and family concerns. This background informs how she talks about coping strategies and relationship patterns.

In practice she may use tools like genograms to map family patterns and narrative techniques to rethink repeated roles. Cognitive-behavioral strategies are used to identify unhelpful thinking and try practical alternatives. Motivational interviewing helps when change feels uncertain or stuck.

People often come for help with childhood patterns that keep repeating in adult life. Sessions focus on clearer thinking, managing strong emotions, and making choices that align with current goals. To begin, the site matching steps are used to set up an initial session.

How her approaches translate to online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. It helps people clarify goals and feel understood while deciding what to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical ways to notice thoughts and try different responses. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and managing strong emotions. Mindfulness Therapy offers simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve calm in daily life.

Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to test methods and adjust based on needs and preferences. Sessions begin with a practical conversation about goals and then try approaches that fit those goals.

The exact session formats available with this therapist are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or avoid travel for appointments. It also supports continuing work when people live in different places. Ask about languages, scheduling, and session length when you schedule the first appointment to make sure the setup fits your day.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

CancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

37+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English, Danish

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with addictions, anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and family of origin concerns among other areas listed.

What is her therapeutic style?

She practices client-centered work combined with cognitive-behavioral and narrative approaches, using listening and practical interventions in sessions.

How much experience does she have?

She has 37 years of clinical experience in mental health and substance use settings and long personal recovery experience.

What are her credentials and location?

She is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Florida.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and Danish.

Can international clients work with her?

Yes. She accepts international clients; confirm time zone and scheduling when you book.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

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