- Addictions support
- Family conflict
- Grief and loss
About Suzanne
Suzanne Shea is a Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with three years of clinical practice. She focuses on addictions, family conflict, grief and loss, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Suzanne draws on a prior career as a sales professional and small business owner to help people who feel stuck after big changes in work, relationships, or health.
She aims to help people clarify what matters to them next. Sessions tend to center on practical steps, examining patterns that keep a person stuck, and building small skills that make daily life easier. Suzanne describes clients as the experts in their own stories and uses that perspective to guide conversations about strengths and options.
Suzanne completed a Master of Social Work after more than two decades in private industry. That background shapes her focus on real-world problem solving and practical supports, such as managing stress during transitions and addressing substance use concerns. She works in Florida and conducts sessions in English.
She has experience with a range of family-related issues, including blended family concerns, adoption and foster care, family of origin dynamics, and caregiver stress. Suzanne also helps people facing emptiness, abandonment, codependency, and challenges with commitment and communication.
Her approach is straightforward. She helps people break down big problems into manageable actions. If someone wants to start, they are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to see how the fit feels.
Approach to evidence-based techniques in remote sessions
Many clients come with practical problems they want to resolve, such as substance use, relationship strain, or major life transitions. Suzanne uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete skills and behavior change. For example, cognitive-behavioral strategies look at thoughts and actions that keep problems going and teach alternative ways of reacting, which can help with low mood, anxiety, and motivation. Motivational approaches help people who feel torn about change by clarifying values and strengthening commitment to specific, manageable steps.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Suzanne will work with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She treats the client's perspective as central and adapts strategies based on what proves useful in early sessions.
Session-format details are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. The main practical benefit of remote sessions is that they can fit more easily into a busy life - they can reduce travel time, make it simpler to check in between responsibilities, or allow shorter follow-up meetings when helpful. Remote work can also let people meet with a therapist who practices in Florida without having to travel for every appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of struggles does she focus on?
She focuses on addictions, family conflict, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like codependency and caregiver stress.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She centers conversations on practical steps, identifying unhelpful patterns, and using clients' existing strengths to explore options and next steps.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of clinical experience and previously spent over twenty years in sales and running her own business before completing a Master of Social Work.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker (FL LCSW) and practices in Florida.
In which languages does she work?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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