- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Relationship concerns
- Parenting support
About Susan
Susan LeClair is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Connecticut with 22 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, and issues tied to identity and intimacy. Susan also addresses parenting stresses, career transitions, and people navigating mood challenges such as depression and bipolar symptoms.
She has worked a long time in crisis intervention and with people affected by domestic violence and trauma. Her background includes helping those dealing with adoption and foster care questions, abandonment, attachment struggles, and blended family dynamics. Susan also supports people handling caregiver stress, chronic illness, and changes brought on by separation or divorce.
Susan uses Solution-Focused Therapy in sessions. That means she pays attention to practical steps and what clients want to see happen. Conversations often move from describing problems to identifying small, concrete changes that can be tried between sessions.
Her style is straightforward and goal-oriented. She offers clear feedback and will suggest referrals when another resource would be a better match. People who prefer a direct approach that focuses on problem solving and manageable next steps tend to fit well with her way of working.
Susan works with individuals, couples, and families on a range of relational and personal issues. If someone wants to begin, they can start by using the site's matching and scheduling process to set up a first session.
Solution-Focused work and online sessions
Solution-Focused Therapy is centered on identifying small, practical steps that lead toward a client's goals. It focuses on what is already working and on concrete actions to increase those moments, which can help with relationship strains, parenting challenges, and stress management.When someone brings concerns tied to attachment, abandonment, or family-of-origin patterns, the work often combines brief experiments and clear goals. Sessions look at how old patterns show up now and what specific changes a client wants to try moving forward.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will help clients decide whether Solution-Focused methods fit their needs and adjust the plan based on goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process that encourages feedback and small course corrections over time.
Session formats supported by this therapist are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online and in-person options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use these flexible arrangements to keep progress moving while balancing everyday responsibilities.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Susan works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma-related issues, parenting strain, intimacy matters, and identity topics including LGBT concerns.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
She uses Solution-Focused Therapy, emphasizing practical steps and small changes. Sessions tend to be direct and goal-oriented with a focus on what clients want to achieve.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of clinical experience, including work in crisis intervention, domestic violence response, and grief support.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Connecticut.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies by location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
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