Susan Csank, LISW

Susan Csank is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) practicing in Ohio with 23 years of experience supporting individuals and families through a wide range of mental health and addiction challenges. She brings decades of work in both individual and group settings, offering practical strategies and steady support for concerns such as anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, relationship and family problems, grief, parenting stress, and issues related to self-esteem and life transitions.

Susan uses an eclectic, client-centered approach that draws on evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness practices. She also has experience working with people affected by a loved one’s addiction or mental health struggles, helping family members address codependency, communication difficulties, and the impacts of past trauma.

In session, Susan focuses on creating a supportive, strengths-based environment where clients can clarify goals, learn new coping skills, and explore solutions at a manageable pace. She emphasizes education and skill-building so clients can practice healthy strategies between meetings. Recognizing that seeking help can feel intimidating, she aims to make the process approachable and collaborative while guiding clients toward meaningful change.

Susan offers therapy in Estonian and provides services through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, adapting to each person’s needs and preferences.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Support

Online therapy with Susan draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, presented in clear, practical terms. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify and change patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to problems like anxiety, depression, and stress, offering concrete tools for everyday situations. Motivational Interviewing focuses on strengthening a person’s own motivation to change, making it useful for addiction, ambivalence about recovery, and lifestyle shifts.

Susan combines these approaches with mindfulness techniques to help clients build awareness and emotion-regulation skills. Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process - Susan works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations.