- 35 years experience
- Focus on addictions
- Money and financial issues
About Susan
Susan O'Connell is a licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of experience. She practices in Wisconsin and brings a long history of helping people facing addictions, depression, stress, and anxiety. Susan also works with concerns like grief, relationship troubles, caregiver strain, and money and financial issues.
She began her career focused on addiction treatment and family impact. Over time she expanded to chronic medical issues, compassion fatigue, and a wider range of emotional struggles. Her background includes extensive clinical experience across these areas.
Susan aims to meet each person where they are. She looks for strengths and helps build practical plans for change. She includes education and homework to extend work between sessions.
Her current practice relies strongly on cognitive behavioral approaches and elements of client-centered and solution-focused work. Those methods shape how she addresses negative thinking, daily habits, and straightforward problem solving. She emphasizes clear steps rather than abstract theory.
Susan respects how hard it can be to reach out for help. She focuses on creating an approachable space and on helping people feel less alone while they make changes. People who want a down-to-earth, experienced clinician who uses concrete tools may find her style a good match.
How her approaches guide online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship. The therapist listens carefully and follows the person's goals so sessions reflect what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and uses structured exercises to change unhelpful patterns; this can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, practical steps and short-term goals to help people make measurable changes quickly.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can evolve as progress is made and new priorities appear.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, as specific online options are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing appointments during work breaks or weekends. They also make it simpler to keep momentum with homework and brief check-ins between sessions. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to remote meetings so the focus stays on practical tools and steady progress.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, caregiver strain, ADHD, and money and financial issues among other life stresses.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a practical, down-to-earth approach that looks for strengths and builds clear plans. Sessions often include education and homework to support progress between meetings.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 35 years of clinical experience, including an early career focus on addictions and extensive work with depression, chronic medical issues, and caregiver fatigue.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds a Wisconsin LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.