Susan Rick, LCPC

Susan Rick is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois, holding the LCPC credential which indicates specialized training in clinical counseling and therapeutic practice. She focuses on helping people navigate complex emotional experiences by fostering self-compassion, strengthening communication skills, and addressing difficulties related to anxiety, depression, and trauma.

Susan uses an evidence-informed approach to support clients coping with social anxiety, panic attacks, attachment concerns, and mood disorders. Her work emphasizes practical strategies that build resilience and promote steady personal growth, while also honoring each person’s unique story and strengths.

Clients find that her style balances empathy with clear, attainable tools for managing symptoms and improving relationships. Whether someone is facing isolation, low self-esteem, or recurring emotional patterns, Susan is committed to providing steady professional guidance and a supportive space for exploration.

She aims to walk alongside clients as they develop healthier coping skills, enhance emotional insight, and pursue meaningful change at a pace that fits their life and goals.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, encourages individuals to clarify personal values and take committed action toward those values even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. It can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and patterns that keep people stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors while teaching practical skills for managing symptoms. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood regulation. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, combines skills training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness to help people manage intense emotions and improve relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist will work collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration allows techniques to be adapted over time as change unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage with licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home, fit therapy into a busy schedule, and maintain continuity of care when life circumstances change, while preserving the therapeutic focus and professional support clients seek.