Susan "Susie" Maguire, LCPC

Susan "Susie" Maguire is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois with 12 years of experience helping people navigate complex emotional challenges. She provides compassionate, affirming care for individuals facing depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and relationship difficulties, with particular experience supporting LGBTQ+ clients and young adults.

Her work emphasizes a nuanced understanding of each person's circumstances, including social anxiety, feelings of isolation, workplace stress, and questions of personal identity. She also addresses caregiver pressures, family of origin concerns, gender dysphoria, and a range of mood-related concerns such as postpartum depression and seasonal affective disorder.

Maguire creates a supportive environment where clients can explore emotions, strengthen resilience, and cultivate self-love. She partners with clients to address guilt and shame, build healthier relationships, and manage transitions across life stages. As a licensed professional in Illinois - IL LCPC 180010382 - she combines professional expertise with an empathetic approach to walk alongside clients as they work toward meaningful change.

Evidence-Based Approaches Delivered Through Online Sessions

Susan "Susie" Maguire uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that include skills-focused strategies to help people identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and build practical coping skills for anxiety, stress, and mood concerns. These techniques aim to reduce distress and increase day-to-day functioning by teaching tools clients can apply between sessions.

She also emphasizes identity-affirming exploration that supports work on relationship patterns, family of origin dynamics, and questions around gender and sexuality. This work helps clients clarify values, strengthen self-understanding, and improve interpersonal connections in ways that align with their goals and identities.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Maguire partners with clients to determine which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress and circumstances evolve.

Online therapy offers practical benefits such as flexible scheduling and easier access to care from home or other convenient locations. Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the format that best fits their life and supports consistent engagement with therapy.