- CBT methods
- Motivational interviewing
- Mindfulness skills
About Susan
Susan Csank is an LISW (Licensed Independent Social Worker) practicing in Ohio with 23 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and relationship concerns. Susan also helps those questioning life purpose and coping with major life changes.
Susan uses a mix of approaches in session. She draws on client-centered ideas to listen and reflect what matters most to each person. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. She also brings in mindfulness and motivational interviewing tools when clients want practical skills to manage urges, mood, or motivation.
Sessions include time for teaching coping skills and practicing them together. Susan often addresses family of origin issues, codependency, communication problems, and caregiver stress. She also works with people dealing with grief, anger, low self-esteem, and intimacy concerns.
Her experience includes individual and group work in mental health and addiction settings. That background informs how she talks about drug and alcohol problems, relapse risk, and supports for friends or family members. She offers plain explanations of options and concrete steps to try between sessions.
Susan speaks Estonian in addition to English. She does not accept international clients. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. Online sessions using this approach let the therapist follow the client's lead and clarify goals in simple conversation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that maintain problems and teaches practical exercises. In online work CBT often includes worksheets, between-session practice, and real-time coaching through skills. Motivational Interviewing helps people find and strengthen their own reasons for change. In virtual sessions this can mean short structured conversations that build readiness and reduce resistance.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress and obstacles become clearer.
The biography lists messaging, phone, and video as offered services, so confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time. They also let the therapist and client try different skills together in real situations and plan practical steps to use between sessions.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
Estonian
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Susan works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, relationship and family issues, and life purpose questions. Her additional focuses include caregiver stress, codependency, ADHD, and grief.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She combines client-centered listening with practical methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and motivational interviewing. Sessions include learning coping skills and trying concrete steps between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Susan has 23 years of professional experience in mental health and addiction settings, including individual and group therapy work.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the LISW credential and is licensed in Ohio as an LISW.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in Estonian in addition to English.
What session formats are used?
The original biography lists messaging, phone, and video as services offered. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.