Suzanne Shea, LCSW

Suzanne Shea is a Florida-based LCSW with three years of clinical experience who brings a practical, strengths-oriented perspective to therapy. After more than two decades working as a sales professional and running her own business for 15 years, she returned to school and completed a Master of Social Work in 2020 to pursue a long-held commitment to mental health and helping others navigate life and relationship challenges.

Suzanne works with people facing addictions, family conflicts, grief and loss, motivation and self-esteem concerns, and the stresses that come with major life changes. She emphasizes each person’s existing strengths and treats clients as the experts of their own stories, helping them build confidence and practical coping skills. Her experience also covers issues related to abandonment, adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric matters, attachment and blended family concerns, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, and substance use challenges.

As an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Suzanne is trained to provide clinical assessment and psychotherapy in Florida. She recognizes that starting therapy takes courage and offers supportive, goal-focused care to help clients move forward. Suzanne welcomes those ready to begin the process and supports them in taking that first step.

Evidence-Based, Strengths-Focused Care Delivered Online

Suzanne uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person’s needs - approaches grounded in research that aim to address problems such as addiction, grief, low self-esteem, and major life transitions by teaching practical coping skills and structured strategies for change.

She also employs a strengths-based approach that centers the client’s own knowledge and resources. This perspective highlights existing abilities and life experience as the foundation for recovery and growth, supporting clients to build confidence and set realistic goals.

For concerns involving family dynamics, Suzanne applies family-focused methods that help clarify communication patterns, navigate blended family issues, and resolve relational conflicts in ways that honor each family member’s role and needs.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Suzanne works with clients to identify which methods fit their circumstances, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. Online therapy offers flexible options - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - so clients can access licensed professionals in ways that fit their schedules and daily lives.