- Family of origin issues
- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and DBT methods
About Susan
Susan Flynn is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with six years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem, career shifts, parenting questions, and family issues including family of origin concerns.
Susan focuses on practical skills in sessions. She helps people recognize patterns that come from their family background and how those patterns show up now. Conversations often look at communication habits, boundaries, and coping strategies for everyday pressures.
She uses clear, structured methods alongside open conversation. That can mean trying behavioral experiments between sessions, practicing a new way of talking about needs, or learning short skills to manage strong feelings. The point is to give tools that are easy to use in daily life.
Susan often works with people facing midlife changes, job stress, or the emotional effects of caregiving and end-of-life concerns. She also addresses codependency, guilt and shame, and loneliness that follows major life transitions. Sessions tend to balance problem-solving with understanding the role of past family dynamics.
Sessions are conducted in English and rooted in collaboration. Prospective clients are asked to complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial session to see how the approach fits.
How Susan Uses Evidence-Based Approaches Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps people feel understood and helps clarify what they want to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and uses practical exercises to try new responses. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress related to work or relationships.Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches specific skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. It includes short, actionable techniques for calming down and communicating more clearly. These approaches are shared openly in sessions so the client and therapist decide together which tools fit best.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Susan will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. That might mean starting with client-centered conversation, adding CBT techniques, or practicing DBT skills when emotions run high.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time. Many people find that using practical exercises between sessions helps transfer skills into everyday life.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem, career and parenting questions. Family of origin issues and workplace challenges are also listed.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She blends conversational, client-centered work with practical techniques. Sessions aim to identify patterns and teach short skills to use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience as a practicing therapist. That background includes work with midlife transitions and caregiving concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and practices from Illinois.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the matching and scheduling steps.
What do I need to do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the process of matching goals and approach.
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