Susan Broderick

Susan Broderick is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years of practice. She creates a warm, encouraging space where people can talk about what matters most. She names the first step as something brave and aims to help clients move toward clearer goals and everyday relief.

She uses a collaborative, client-centered way of working that treats the person, not just the problem. Susan also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice patterns of thought and test small changes. Solution-focused ideas are used to set short-term goals and build practical steps that fit into daily life.

Her clinical focus includes stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, trauma and abuse, and attention-related difficulties such as ADHD. She also supports people coping with chronic pain, illness, and disability. Women's issues and perinatal concerns such as pregnancy and childbirth are among the topics she addresses when relevant.

Susan has experience across a broad age range and has worked with people in varied life stages over two decades. Her approach emphasizes listening first, then trying straightforward strategies together. She keeps language simple and uses concrete tools clients can practice between sessions.

People who come to Susan can expect a gentle, goal-minded process. Sessions aim to reduce acute distress and build skills for longer term coping. Prospective clients are encouraged to take the matching questionnaire to see if her style fits their needs.

Approaches you can use in online sessions

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and building a respectful relationship so people feel heard. It helps when someone needs space to make sense of feelings and decide what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and uses small experiments to change unhelpful routines; it is often used for anxiety, mood concerns, and panic. Solution-focused therapy targets short-term, concrete goals and practical steps so people can see quick progress and build momentum.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made. This keeps the process collaborative and responsive to real life.

Confirm session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for quicker check-ins when a short conversation helps. It also lets clients practice skills in the setting where they live and then return to discuss what worked. Ask about available formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so scheduling fits your routine.