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Susan Williams, LCSW

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationWisconsin
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Susan

Susan Williams is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Wisconsin who brings 20 years of clinical experience to clients seeking support with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She emphasizes helping people build self-awareness and set practical goals that move them toward positive change, drawing on a longstanding background in treating mood, intimacy, and family-related challenges. Her practice integrates evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy to tailor work to each person’s needs.

Susan combines goal-focused strategies with attention to attachment patterns and emotional regulation so clients can better understand recurring problems and develop new skills for coping. She has also worked with concerns related to eating and sleeping difficulties, caregiver stress, co-occurring disorders, and relationship dynamics.

Approachable and outcome-oriented, Susan partners with clients to explore values, address communication and commitment issues, and reduce patterns that fuel anger, codependency, or substance use. Her aim is to support steady progress through collaborative planning and skill-building so clients can experience more stability and agency in their lives.

Approach-Focused Online Therapy and Flexible Formats

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationship patterns shape feelings and behaviors; it helps clients explore connection, separation, and recurring interpersonal cycles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering concrete strategies for issues such as anxiety, depression, and problematic coping habits. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and nonjudgmental observation as tools to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation.

Finding the right combination of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to clarify goals, test techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. Together they select approaches that match the client’s needs, preferences, and pace so therapy remains practical and responsive.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and practice skills between appointments. Licensed professionals can adapt interventions used in person to these remote formats so progress can continue even when meeting virtually.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she commonly address?
Susan works with a broad range of issues such as stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, ADHD, and related family and intimacy concerns.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her approach blends client-centered listening with structured techniques from CBT and DBT, emphasizing collaboration, skill-building, and attention to attachment patterns.
How many years has she been practicing?
She brings 20 years of clinical experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through mood, relationship, and addiction-related challenges.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is an LCSW licensed in Wisconsin with licence WI LCSW 8599 - 123 and practices from that state.
Can someone who lives outside the U.S. work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions with English-speaking clients from other locations.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match client needs and preferences.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Wisconsin

Languages

English

What Susan can help with

Susan Williams works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and depression.

How Susan approaches therapy

Susan's clinical approaches include Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Susan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Wisconsin.