- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Life transition support
About Susanne
Susanne "Susy" Hoben is an Illinois-licensed clinician with 13 years of professional experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress or anxiety, struggling with low self-esteem, facing depression, or managing relationship problems. She also supports people coping with life changes and challenges to motivation and confidence.
Susy focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about thoughts and feelings. Sessions emphasize listening, practical problem solving, and small steps that build toward clearer goals. She aims to make the process approachable and direct so clients can notice change between sessions.
Her practice pays attention to attachment and abandonment concerns, and to related patterns such as codependency, control issues, and commitment worries. Susy also works with people who identify with neurodivergent experiences like autism and Asperger Syndrome, and with those navigating alternative sexual cultures including BDSM and kink.
Clients may bring issues around blended family stress, caregiver burden, body image, or co-occurring mental health concerns. Susy meets each person where they are and helps break larger problems into manageable steps. She encourages asking about what a typical session looks like before scheduling.
Susy practices in Illinois and conducts sessions in English. She describes taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life as an act of courage and positions herself as a steady support through that process.
Approaches that guide online work
Susy uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and stronger relationships. One approach centers on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and replacing them with clearer coping steps; this helps with anxiety, low mood, and motivation struggles. Another strand emphasizes attachment and relationship patterns, helping people understand how past experiences shape current trust and communication problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Susy will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative process includes reviewing what’s helping and adjusting methods as needs change.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can still make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during the day, or removing the need to be on camera when that helps someone engage. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to work well in remote sessions, and Susy can discuss how to shape sessions to match practical needs and goals.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Susy help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include abandonment and attachment issues, codependency, and body image.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Sessions aim to be straightforward and nonjudgmental, with active listening and practical problem solving. The focus is on small, achievable steps that fit into everyday life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional work experience in clinical settings. That background informs her approach to common concerns such as anxiety and relationship difficulties.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds an LCPC, which indicates licensure as a clinical professional counselor in Illinois. Her practice is based in Illinois.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the therapist before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.