Works with
How Susan works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCPC
- Licensed in
- Illinois
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Susan
Susan Rick is a licensed clinical professional counselor who helps people manage strong emotions and day-to-day stress. She works with adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, ADHD, and mood challenges. Her approach is direct and practical, aimed at making feelings easier to understand and handle.
Susan emphasizes self-compassion and clearer communication. Sessions focus on small, concrete steps that make life feel more manageable. She uses tools that help people notice patterns, respond to triggers, and regain a sense of control.
Background and approach
Her background includes eight years of clinical work in Illinois as an LCPC. That experience has included supporting people through panic attacks, attachment struggles, and coping with major life changes. She combines several therapy styles to meet each person’s needs.
In the room she balances listening with teaching. Clients can expect both space to talk and practical skills to practice between sessions. The aim is to build resilience and lessen the hold of overwhelming emotions.
Susan adapts sessions to individual goals and learning styles. She often introduces mindfulness and behavioral techniques for moment-to-moment stress and cognitive tools for changing unhelpful thoughts. Over time she helps people develop habits that reduce reactivity and improve relationships.
What Susan works with
Everything Susan lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Susan's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- ADHD
- LGBT
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Domestic violence
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Susan lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Susan commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking action toward those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and practice new behaviors that reduce anxiety and depression.Finding the right approach is part of the process. She will work together with each person to choose which methods fit their goals and preferences. Sessions often blend techniques, and adjustments are made as progress and needs become clearer.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people work face to face from different locations. Phone sessions can be easier when lower bandwidth or movement is preferred. Live chat and text messaging allow brief check-ins, homework support, and options for shorter contact between scheduled meetings. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy lives.
Questions people ask about Susan
What concerns does she help with?
Susan works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, and related mood issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is compassionate and practical. Sessions combine listening with skill-building from cognitive and mindfulness-based approaches.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working as a licensed clinician in Illinois.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCPC licensed in Illinois and provides services to people located in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.