- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Self esteem work
About Susanne
Susanne "Susy" Hoben is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 13 years of professional experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Susy describes helping people talk through what feels stuck and clarifying steps forward.
She also supports people dealing with abandonment and attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome related concerns, avoidant and dependent personality patterns, and difficulties around commitment and control. Other focus areas listed include body image, caregiver stress, codependency, blended family challenges, and some disruptive mood concerns.
Sessions are conversational and practical. Susy aims to make space for honest talk about feelings and actions. She helps people name what they feel and try small changes to test new ways of relating and coping.
Her approach uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address thoughts, emotions, and behavior. Over time she works with clients to notice patterns in relationships and daily life that keep shame or guilt active. The work is paced to what each person can handle.
Susy practices in Illinois and provides services in English. She uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Approaches used and online session information
Susy uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thinking patterns and behavior change. Cognitive approaches involve identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different ways of thinking to reduce anxiety and shame. Behavioral techniques mean trying small experiments in daily life to build new habits and responses to stress.She also works with attachment-related patterns by helping people recognize how early relationships shape current reactions. This often includes clear, practical steps to notice triggers and choose different responses in relationships and communication.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Susy will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts pacing so people can try new ways of coping without becoming overwhelmed.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals often use these sessions to keep continuity of care and to practice real-life skills between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem problems, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment and abandonment issues, body image, and caregiver stress.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and practical. Sessions focus on naming feelings, noticing patterns, and trying small changes in behavior and relationship habits.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What credential and location apply to her practice?
She is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific costs vary with location.
How do I get started with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.