LCSW
Susan O'Connell, LCSW
- Experience35 years
- LocationWisconsin
- Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
- Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Susan
Susan O'Connell is a licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of experience based in Wisconsin.
Background and approach
She began her career focused on addictions, supporting both individuals and their families, and has since broadened her practice to address depression, stress and anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, chronic medical concerns, caregiver strain, and compassion fatigue.
Her long tenure in the field has exposed her to many therapeutic models, and she uses that breadth to tailor care to each person she meets. O'Connell emphasizes meeting clients where they are and building on existing strengths to create practical plans for change.
She often uses structured skill-building and educational elements between sessions to reinforce progress. Sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging and are scheduled according to her availability.
She holds a Wisconsin LCSW license and conducts therapy in English, with services organized through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Reaching out for help is framed as a meaningful step, and she aims to partner with clients so they do not feel alone while navigating life transitions, intimacy and relationship concerns, ADHD, or other challenges noted in her practice.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Client-centered therapy prioritizes the individual's perspectives and values, creating a collaborative space where the therapist follows the client's lead and supports self-directed growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, often using practical exercises and homework to build coping skills for anxiety, depression, and stress. Solution-focused therapy zeroes in on concrete goals and small, achievable steps that move a person toward their preferred outcomes in a relatively brief timeframe.Choosing the right approach is part of the work, and the therapist will collaborate with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process can involve trying techniques, reviewing what feels helpful, and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing sessions through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, so people can engage in care from locations that fit their schedules. These formats can make it easier to balance appointments with work, caregiving, or medical demands, and they support consistent use of the practical techniques emphasized in therapy.
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Experience
35+ years
Licensed
Wisconsin
Languages
English
What Susan can help with
Susan O'Connell works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and depression.
Susan works with the patient.
Susan works with depression.
How Susan approaches therapy
Susan's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Experience and training
Susan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Wisconsin, with 35 years of clinical experience.