SUSAN SCHANEN, LCSW

Susan Schanen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Jacksonville, Florida, with 25 years of experience providing individual and family therapy. As an LCSW she has advanced training in assessment and treatment of emotional and behavioral concerns, and she applies that expertise to help people manage depression, anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, parenting struggles, and the effects of physical and emotional trauma.

Susan’s counseling style is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She avoids stigmatizing labels and collaborates with each person to develop a tailored plan that reflects their unique situation and goals. Her clinical work integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma-focused therapy, using techniques that help clients understand thought patterns, develop practical coping skills, and process traumatic experiences in a paced, supportive way.

She also brings experience addressing issues related to adoption and foster care, offering focused support for the specific stresses those experiences can create. Susan frames the work as a partnership - she supports and empowers people who are ready to pursue a more fulfilling and healthier life. She welcomes those ready to take the first steps toward change and looks forward to working with them.

Integrating CBT and Trauma-Focused Care in Online Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and build practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship difficulties. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and processing the impact of traumatic events, teaching paced strategies to reduce distress and improve daily functioning after physical or emotional trauma.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Susan Schanen works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best align with their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they explore options, adjust techniques as progress is made, and tailor the plan to fit evolving circumstances.

Online therapy with Susan is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or another convenient setting, support continuity of care, and allow therapy to fit into varied lifestyles and responsibilities.