- Addictions support
- Grief and loss
- Self-esteem work
About Suzanne
Suzanne Shea is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with three years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping adults who are carrying guilt or shame related to addictions, family conflicts, grief, self-esteem, and life transitions. Suzanne writes plainly and works with people who want practical help sorting through painful feelings and decisions.
Before moving into social work, she spent more than twenty years in sales and ran her own business for fifteen years. That background influences how she works now - she listens for what matters most and helps people set small, usable steps forward. She believes clients are the experts on their own stories and that existing strengths are a foundation for change.
In sessions she talks through current problems and what feels stuck. Suzanne has experience with substance use concerns, family of origin issues, abandonment and attachment worries, caregiver stress, and the strain of divorce or blended family dynamics. She also supports people facing aging and geriatric issues, adoption and foster care questions, and co-morbid mental health challenges.
Her approach aims to break big problems into manageable actions. That can include working on communication, addressing control or codependency patterns, and building confidence after loss or major life change. She frames goals collaboratively and helps clients try out new ways of coping between sessions.
Suzanne practices in Florida and conducts work in English. She asks new clients to complete a short questionnaire before scheduling a first session so she can learn about immediate concerns and match on goals.
How therapeutic methods translate to online work
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques can be described simply as tools for noticing patterns and trying different responses. One approach focuses on behavior change - identifying small, clear actions that reduce distress and build confidence. This helps with addictions, motivation, and coping during life transitions.Another common method looks at relationships and attachment patterns. It helps people understand how early family or abandonment experiences shape current reactions and communication. That approach targets issues like codependency, blended family conflict, and problems tied to family of origin.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Suzanne will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. She uses client feedback and real-life results to adjust the plan as therapy progresses.
The original profile does not list which session formats are offered. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are scheduled. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life - for example, a shorter check-in can work during a break, phone calls can use less bandwidth, or video sessions can allow face-to-face conversation without travel. These practical benefits often help people keep consistent work on guilt, shame, and related issues.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Suzanne works with addictions, family conflict, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also addresses related issues such as abandonment, attachment, caregiver stress, and family of origin problems.
How does she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She treats guilt and shame as understandable responses and focuses on practical steps people can take to lessen their impact. Work often includes talking through what led to those feelings and trying small behavioral changes.
What is her professional background?
Suzanne is a Florida LCSW with three years of clinical experience and more than twenty years of prior experience in sales and business ownership. She draws on both backgrounds in her clinical work.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida and conducts her practice from that state. Sessions are offered in English.
Does she see people outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered in English to clients located within her practice region.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to know whether phone or video sessions are available.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing will be provided during signing up and matching.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.