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Susan Williams, LCSW
Wisconsin
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Relationships
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Attachment work
- Mindfulness practice
About Susan
Susan Williams is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Wisconsin with 20 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and addiction-related concerns. She also supports people dealing with parenting stress, sleep and eating problems, career difficulties, ADHD, and other life transitions.
Susan uses clear, task-focused methods in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. She also integrates attachment-based ideas, client-centered techniques, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness to address emotion regulation and relationship patterns.
Sessions focus on concrete steps. A typical meeting looks at what is most pressing, identifies patterns that keep problems going, and tests small changes. Homework and skill practice are often part of the plan so people can try new responses between sessions.
Susan trained with a Master of Social Work from Loyola University Chicago and holds the LCSW credential in Wisconsin. Her background includes long-term work with people affected by mood disorders, addictions, trauma, and family conflict. That experience feeds into a practical approach to treatment.
She works collaboratively to set goals and track progress. Clients can expect straightforward explanations of methods and regular reviews of what is working. For people who prefer structured, skills-based work to reduce symptoms and improve relationships, this approach offers clear steps to try.
How therapy approaches translate to online sessions
Susan commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT sessions focus on specific problems, practical strategies, and short experiments to try between meetings.She also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how relationship patterns affect current feelings and reactions. That work examines long-standing patterns and helps people try different ways of connecting. Client-centered methods are used to keep sessions focused on the person’s goals and immediate concerns, with the therapist following the client’s priorities.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Susan works with clients to choose which methods fit best for their goals, combining CBT, attachment work, DBT skills, or mindfulness as needed. This is a collaborative decision based on needs, preferences, and what shows progress in early sessions.
The biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a workday, avoid travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people practice skills in their own daily routines while getting real-time feedback from a licensed professional.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she often address?
Susan commonly helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and related family problems.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, skills-based work with CBT, plus attachment and client-centered methods to address thoughts, emotions, and relationship patterns.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has 20 years of experience and a Master of Social Work from Loyola University Chicago, with long-term practice in mood, addiction, trauma, and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location apply to sessions?
She is an LCSW licensed in Wisconsin and practices from that state.
Which languages or regions are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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