Susan Flynn, LCPC
Compassionate counselor for life transitions
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- Midlife transitions
- Grief and loss
- Workplace stress
About Susan
Susan spends sessions listening closely and helping clients name what matters most to them. She encourages clear, practical steps to manage emotions and rebuild confidence. Conversations are collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.
Her work often addresses relationship strains and family patterns that affect daily life. She helps people sharpen communication skills and reduce isolation. She also provides guidance around parenting concerns and career crossroads.
Susan draws on a mix of practical methods to help clients test new behaviors and notice what changes. She helps people spot unhelpful thinking, try different choices, and develop steady coping tools. Goal-setting is concrete and tied to everyday life.
Her background includes six years of clinical experience as an LCPC in Illinois. She pays special attention to issues common for women during life transitions, including grief, divorce, and end-of-life caregiving. Her approach aims to help people find clearer direction and greater emotional balance.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life
Susan uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as part of her practice. Client-Centered Therapy involves listening closely and following the client's lead so sessions match each person's pace and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and lift mood.She may also draw on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotional regulation and coping, especially when strong emotions or relationship conflict are present. These skills teach breathing room, clearer communication, and steadying strategies that people can practice day to day.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust plans as progress is made. Clients help shape which tools they use and how quickly they move forward.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, support shorter check-ins during a workday, or let someone choose not to be on camera. Ask about the available session formats when you start the matching process to find a plan that fits your routine.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
Susan focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, relationship strain, parenting concerns, career issues, and coping with life changes including midlife transitions.
What is her general therapy style?
She offers a collaborative, non-judgmental approach that emphasizes listening, practical steps, and skills people can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working as a therapist in clinical settings and private practice in Illinois.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LCPC credential and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees or payment handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.