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Susan Broderick, LCSW

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationIllinois
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Susan

Susan Broderick is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years of professional experience. She draws on client-centered, cognitive behavioral, and solution-focused practices to help people navigate stress, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, bipolar disorder, depression, and ADHD.

Background and approach

Her background also includes work with chronic pain and illness, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, life purpose and midlife transitions, panic and social anxiety, post-traumatic stress, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, and women's issues. Her approach emphasizes a warm, encouraging tone and a nonjudgmental space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings openly.

Sessions are aimed at practical growth - using collaborative problem solving and skill-building to address patterns that cause distress while honoring each person’s goals. Susan encourages clients who are ready to take the first step and supports them through the initial process of matching and scheduling.

Based in Illinois, she offers multiple formats to fit different needs and schedules. Susan frames therapy as a shared journey toward clearer coping strategies and improved well-being, meeting people where they are and working toward outcomes they find meaningful.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where the client’s perspective guides the work; this approach helps people feel heard and is useful for addressing anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, making it effective for stress, panic, mood disorders, and many anxiety-related concerns.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and the therapist collaborates with each person to determine which methods will best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative decision-making helps tailor sessions so techniques and pacing feel useful and manageable.

Online therapy with this clinician is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These formats can make it easier to maintain consistent care, fit sessions into busy lives, and access support from wherever the client is located in Illinois.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Susan works with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and ADHD, along with related areas such as chronic pain, impulsivity, isolation, life purpose, and women's issues.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Sessions emphasize a warm, encouraging, and client-centered stance that combines practical skill-building from CBT and brief solution-focused strategies to support personal growth and coping.
How long has this clinician been practicing?
She has 20 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with diverse presenting concerns.
Where is the therapist licensed and what are the credentials?
Susan is an LCSW licensed in Illinois with license number IL LCSW 149.012332.
Which languages are offered and can international clients be seen?
Services are provided in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available for working together?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy here?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English