- Addictions and recovery
- Grief and loss
- Building self-esteem
About Suzanne
Suzanne Shea, LCSW, offers practical, down-to-earth support for people facing major life shifts. She focuses on helping those dealing with addictions, family problems, grief, low self-esteem, and the stress of big changes. Her approach centers on listening, clarifying goals, and finding manageable steps forward.
She brings three years of clinical practice in Florida to her work. Before becoming a social worker she ran her own business and spent over twenty years in sales. That background shapes a pragmatic style that values clear solutions and common-sense planning.
In sessions she helps people name what matters most and set small, achievable goals. She works with issues like abandonment, attachment, blended family challenges, caregiver stress, and struggles tied to adoption or family of origin. She also supports people coping with divorce, commitment worries, control issues, and co-occurring substance concerns.
Suzanne emphasizes strengths and partnership in therapy. She treats clients as the experts on their own lives and focuses on practical steps they can use between meetings. The tone is encouraging and straightforward, aimed at building confidence and momentum.
To start, prospective clients choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time based on the therapist's availability. Sessions are provided in English and follow the subscription model noted on the site.
Approaches that guide online work
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often focus on clear, actionable steps. One common approach emphasizes identifying patterns and building coping skills through practical exercises. That method helps with addictions, motivation, and managing difficult feelings by teaching techniques people can use day to day.Another useful approach concentrates on strengths and life story. It helps people understand how past family experiences, attachment, or loss affect current choices. This kind of work supports people dealing with grief, family conflict, blended family issues, and questions about abandonment or adoption.
Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. Decisions about pacing, focus, and homework are made collaboratively so the work feels useful and realistic.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm available session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can help fit therapy into a busy life by making scheduling easier and reducing travel time. It also makes shorter check-ins or phone sessions possible when that better matches daily routines. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and planning to remote sessions so progress continues between meetings.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Suzanne focus on?
She helps people work through addictions, family conflict, grief, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like abandonment and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is practical and collaborative, with an emphasis on listening, setting small goals, and applying concrete steps between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Suzanne has three years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker in Florida and prior professional experience from running her own business.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices with that credential.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.