Susan Etter, LCPC, LPC

Susan Etter is a licensed counselor with 15 years of clinical experience, licensed to practice in both Illinois and Wisconsin. She holds LCPC and LPC credentials - LCPC stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. Over the course of her career she has supported people coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and challenges to self-esteem and confidence.

Susan works with clients navigating life changes and offers focused support for issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, communication and control problems, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, and questions about life purpose. Her approach centers on creating an open, nonjudgmental atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be shared safely and explored collaboratively.

Recognizing that taking the first steps toward change takes courage, Susan aims to empower clients as they build practical coping strategies, strengthen resilience, and clarify meaningful goals. She partners with each person to tailor the work to their needs, helping them practice new skills that promote self-love, improved relationships, and a greater sense of well-being.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Therapy

Licensed professionals use a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to address issues like anxiety, depression, and trauma. One common approach focuses on trauma-informed interventions that help people process past painful events, reduce distressing symptoms, and rebuild a sense of safety and agency. Another set of skills-oriented techniques emphasizes stress and emotion regulation, helping clients develop practical tools for coping with anxiety, managing mood, and improving self-esteem.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Susan collaborates with each client to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts methods as progress unfolds so the work stays relevant and effective for that individual.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility by allowing sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access support from the comfort of a familiar setting while working with licensed therapists who focus on individualized, evidence-informed care.