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LCPC, LPC

Susan Blanchard, LCPC, LPC

  • Experience4 years
  • LocationIllinois
  • Focus areasADHD, LGBT, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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About Susan

Susan Blanchard is a licensed clinician practicing in Illinois who draws on four years of clinical experience to help people navigate complex emotional challenges.

Background and approach

She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and works with concerns that include ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, stress, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and questions about identity and life purpose. Her practice also addresses areas such as polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, gender dysphoria, and sexual subculture topics like BDSM and kink.

Her style centers on respectful, sensitive collaboration that adapts to each person’s situation. Susan combines practical, skills-oriented methods with deeper exploration of meaning and values, shaping treatment to a client’s goals rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.

She aims to create a space that supports change, growth, and clearer coping strategies while acknowledging the real-life stresses that complicate daily functioning. Clients who seek pragmatic tools alongside reflective work may find her approach well suited to their needs.

Her training in multiple evidence-informed modalities enables flexible intervention choices tailored to symptom relief, improved communication, and evolving life direction.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Susan integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression and to improve daily functioning. DBT emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills, which can be especially useful for intense emotions and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is done collaboratively. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and symptom patterns with each client and then tailor techniques and session structure to fit those needs, adjusting the plan as progress or circumstances change.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These options allow clients to engage from different locations and to choose formats that suit their comfort level and daily schedule, while still working with licensed professionals to build skills, process difficult experiences, and pursue clearer goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
Susan works with a wide range of concerns including ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, stress, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and career or life-purpose questions.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and adaptable, combining practical skill-building with exploration of values and meaning to match each person’s goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience delivering therapeutic services in clinical settings and independent practice.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
Susan holds LCPC and LPC credentials and is licensed in Illinois; credential details are IL LCPC 180.017745 and WI LPC 10124-125.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions are offered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

LGBTGriefDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficulties

Additional focus areas

BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily problemsGender dysphoriaLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

Texas, Wisconsin, Illinois

Languages

English