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Susan Flynn

Susan Flynn

LCPC

Illinois

Experienced counselor focused on life transitions

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At a glance

Credentials
LCPC
License
LCPC, Illinois / 180.014813
Experience
6 years
Languages
English
Location
Illinois

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    • Collaborative approach
    • Practical coping skills
    • Communication focus

    About Susan

    Susan Flynn is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois. She focuses on helping people who are facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Her work centers on practical steps people can use to manage day-to-day pressures and feel more steady.

    She has six years of clinical experience working with adults in workplace and relationship contexts. Susan pays attention to patterns that come from family history and the ways those patterns affect current relationships. She often supports people dealing with separation, caregiving and end-of-life concerns.

    Her style is collaborative and direct. Sessions involve talking through feelings, identifying unhelpful thought patterns, and trying small changes between meetings. She emphasizes strengthening communication skills and reducing isolation with clear, doable strategies.

    Susan combines several approaches when they fit the person sitting in front of her. That can mean reflective listening, practical behavioral strategies, or tools to manage strong emotions. She aims to tailor each plan to a person’s goals and daily life.

    People come to her for help navigating career stress, parenting strain, midlife shifts, and relationship difficulties. She also addresses issues like guilt, codependency, and challenges related to aging. If you want straightforward support for a specific problem, she helps set priorities and next steps.

  2. How Susan blends approaches for online therapy

    Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change and build commitment. It uses open questions and reflective listening to move someone from uncertainty to action and can be helpful for making life changes or shifting habits.

    Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an empathic, accepting space where a person can talk things through at their own pace. This approach supports people who need to process grief, frustration, or low self-esteem by being heard and understood.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, provides tools to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It works well for anxiety, depression, and stress by offering practical exercises to practice between sessions.

    Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to your concerns, goals, and daily routines and then suggest which methods to try. This is a collaborative process and plans can be adjusted over time based on what helps most.

    Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, a shorter audio check-in can suit a work break, and video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when helpful. The focus is on fitting sessions into your routine so progress can continue between meetings.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changes

    Also works with

    Family conflictsParenting issuesCareer difficultiesDepression

    Additional focus areas

    Aging and geriatric issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessMidlife crisisWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    6+ years

    Listed in

    Illinois

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Susan commonly help with?

    She helps people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also addresses relationship problems, workplace issues, parenting strain, and midlife challenges.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    Her style is collaborative and non-judgmental. Sessions focus on talking through emotions, identifying patterns, and trying practical strategies between meetings.

    How much clinical experience does she have?

    She has six years of experience working with adults in areas such as workplace dynamics, relationship shifts, and caregiving or end-of-life concerns.

    What are her credentials and where does she practice?

    She holds an IL LCPC credential and practices in Illinois.

    Which languages are available for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can international clients work with her?

    She does not accept international clients at this time.

    How are sessions billed and what does it cost?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin if I want to work with her?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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