- Guilt and shame
- Attachment issues
- Self esteem
About Susan
Susan Etter is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 15 years of practice. She is based in Illinois and works with adults carrying stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and people coping with life changes.
She focuses on helping people talk through hard feelings without judgment. She listens for what a person is trying to tell their emotions and thoughts. Conversations are straightforward and paced to what the client can handle.
In sessions she addresses concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, communication problems, control issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and isolation or loneliness. She brings attention to patterns that keep people stuck and looks for small changes that can ease day-to-day strain.
Susan draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support people through post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, questions about life purpose, and building self-love. She explains options in plain language and helps people choose practical steps between sessions.
Her work is collaborative and aims to make therapy a usable part of life, not something extra. People who come in wanting help with motivation or confidence will find structured conversation and attention to realistic goals. The first sessions typically focus on immediate concerns and on what a person hopes to change.
How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions
Many therapists use evidence-based techniques to address trauma, anxiety, and low self-esteem. One approach focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thought and behavior that keep anxiety and shame active; this helps people test different ways of thinking and acting in everyday situations. Another common technique works with trauma by helping a person gradually process distressing memories and reactions while building coping skills to manage symptoms.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative step. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, what has or has not worked before, and how comfortable the person feels with different methods. Together they choose starting steps and adjust based on how the client responds.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example shorter check-ins during a workday break or sessions without commuting. It can also allow sessions when travel or distance would otherwise be a barrier. Licensed professionals and therapists aim to match approach and scheduling to practical needs rather than promising any particular outcome.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
Susan works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on issues like abandonment, forgiveness, and guilt and shame.
How does she approach guilt and shame in sessions?
She uses straightforward conversation to name and track painful feelings. Sessions aim to reduce the hold of shame by examining patterns and testing small, manageable changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional work experience in counseling settings. That practice includes work with trauma, anxiety, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and is licensed in Illinois and Wisconsin. Her practice location is listed as Illinois.
Does she provide sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen plan.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process starts the intake and scheduling.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.