Susan Broderick, LCSW

Susan Broderick is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years of professional experience. She has supported clients ranging in age from five years old through adulthood, addressing a variety of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and grief.

Susan fosters an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed freely. Her approach is warm and encouraging, with a clear focus on each person's growth and goals. She works collaboratively with clients to help them move forward at a pace that suits their needs.

Susan recognizes that beginning therapy requires courage and she affirms those who take that first step. She looks forward to meeting new clients and partnering with them on the path toward greater well-being and life satisfaction.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Susan Broderick

Susan uses client-centered therapy to create an empathetic, accepting environment in which clients are encouraged to explore their thoughts and feelings. This approach is helpful for people seeking support with stress, anxiety, life transitions, and building self-understanding.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, panic, and mood concerns. CBT is action-oriented and useful when clients want tools to change day-to-day reactions.

Susan views finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She works with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and adjusts the plan over time based on progress and feedback.

Offering therapy online through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging adds flexibility and accessibility to care. These options allow clients to meet with a licensed professional from different locations and fit sessions into busy schedules while maintaining regular contact and continuity of treatment.