FindADHDTherapists

The therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp and we will earn a commission if you use our link - at no cost to you.

LCPC

Susan Rick, LCPC

  • Experience8 years
  • LocationIllinois
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
View booking options

Check the available next steps for working with Susan online.

About Susan

Susan Rick is a licensed clinician who works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and related emotional challenges. She focuses on helping clients build self-compassion, strengthen communication skills, and develop practical strategies to manage mood symptoms and impulsivity.

Background and approach

Her approach attends to both immediate coping needs and longer-term growth, emphasizing resilience and clearer interpersonal functioning. With eight years of clinical experience, Susan blends evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and acceptance-based strategies to tailor care to each person.

She also draws from client-centered and dialectical behavior approaches to help people process difficult emotions, address attachment and control issues, and reduce isolation or shame. Susan practices in Illinois and holds an LCPC credential (IL LCPC 180013829).

Her work is grounded in collaboration and respect for each person’s unique background and goals. Whether someone is managing panic symptoms, working through trauma and abuse, or navigating life transitions and identity concerns, she aims to create a supportive therapeutic relationship that promotes steady progress and practical change.

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise; it can be useful for anxiety, avoidance, and life transition challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, offering practical tools for panic, depression, and stress management. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can support impulsivity, intense mood swings, and relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Susan treats selection of methods as a collaborative process, using initial sessions to understand goals, preferences, and symptoms and then adapting ACT, CBT, DBT, or client-centered strategies to fit the individual’s needs.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to access consistent care around work and life commitments, practice skills between sessions, and maintain continuity of support from Illinois-based licensed professionals when in-person visits are not possible.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Susan commonly address?
Susan treats a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, anger, and issues related to self-esteem and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a compassionate, strengths-focused approach that combines practical skills training with reflective work to help clients manage emotions and improve communication.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Susan has eight years of experience working with adults on mood disorders, panic symptoms, attachment issues, and related concerns.
What credentials and location information are provided?
She is an LCPC licensed in Illinois with licence number IL LCPC 180013829 and practices from that state.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for starting therapy?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionADHD

Also works with

LGBTAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English