Sue Daniel, LMSW

Sue Daniel is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with three decades of experience supporting older adults, family caregivers, and people navigating loss and life transitions. She holds a Master of Social Work from Eastern Michigan University, completed in 2002 with a focus on gerontology, and a second master level degree in Hospice Education from Madonna University in 2005 with a specialization in bereavement. Her career began in nursing home care and expanded into care management through an Area Agency on Aging, followed by work in hospice, home care, senior housing, and elder law. Throughout these roles she supported seniors and families by coordinating services, providing counseling, and offering education about what to expect across the aging and healthcare journey.

Sue approaches therapy in a flexible, person-centered way, blending theories and techniques to meet each client’s needs rather than following a single model. She works with issues such as grief, compassion fatigue, stress and anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, self-esteem and career matters, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, hospice and end-of-life counseling, isolation and loneliness, midlife transition, and seasonal mood concerns.

Sue typically checks messages a few times per day Monday through Friday and responds as promptly as possible. She asks for patience when responses take a bit longer while she attends to other clients or professional responsibilities. Her practice offers multiple remote ways to connect so clients can find a format that fits their life and needs.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy places the person’s needs and goals at the center of treatment, offering a supportive space to explore feelings and build self-understanding - it is helpful for issues like self-esteem, life transitions, and coping with change. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and reshaping emotional responses within relationships, making it useful for couples, family challenges, and improving attachment and communication. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and practical skills to manage stress, anxiety, and compassion fatigue, supporting calmer responses to difficult emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sue collaborates with clients to identify which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so therapy remains practical and responsive. This shared decision making helps clients feel involved and supported throughout the process.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - so clients can choose formats that match their schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals and continue consistent care whether managing busy routines, caregiving responsibilities, or mobility limitations.