- Guilt and shame
- CBT and DBT tools
- Communication skills
About Susan
Susan Flynn is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with six years of practice experience. She works with adults who are facing stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem struggles, and life changes related to work and relationships.
Susan helps people talk through relationship problems, workplace issues, and transitions such as divorce or midlife shifts. She also supports those dealing with family of origin concerns, parenting strains, isolation, and issues that bring up guilt and shame.
Her sessions focus on clear, practical steps rather than vague talk. She uses conversational methods to identify unhelpful patterns, try out new ways of communicating, and practice coping skills that fit daily life. Sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented; clients and she decide on priorities together.
Susan draws from several evidence-informed approaches including Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), the Gottman Method, and Motivational Interviewing. She adapts techniques to what a client needs most, such as behavioral experiments, emotion regulation skills, or focused communication practice.
People who come for help with aging or geriatric concerns, hospice and end-of-life counseling, workplace stress, or women's issues will find her comfortable addressing practical and emotional details. She also works with codependency, family problems, and career-related decisions. Her manner is direct and steady, aimed at helping people carry less weight from guilt and shame over time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and working at the client’s pace. It emphasizes understanding a person’s perspective and building on what already works for them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and uses small experiments and practice to change them. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal communication.Choosing which approach to use is a collaborative step. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust as needed. That means starting with what feels most relevant and switching tactics if something isn’t helping.
Confirm the session formats available before booking because the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins on hectic days, or reduce travel time. It also allows practicing communication or behavioral homework between meetings in real-world settings. Licensed professionals and therapists often use a mix of skills practice, problem-solving, and communication exercises that translate well to a remote format, and this therapist will help decide which combination fits a client’s schedule and needs.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
Susan works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem issues, relationship and workplace problems, and life transitions. Her focus also includes family of origin issues, guilt and shame, and end-of-life concerns.
How would she approach feelings of shame or guilt?
She uses practical techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to try alternatives. Sessions may include cognitive reframing and emotion regulation exercises to reduce the hold of shame or guilt.
What is her background and experience?
She has six years of clinical experience working with adults on relationship, workplace, and midlife transition issues. Much of her work addresses communication problems and coping with major life changes.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an Illinois LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and she practices in Illinois.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats. Please check the platform listing to see whether video or phone sessions are offered.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing details are provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to start the process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.