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- Stress and anxiety
- Attachment and abandonment
- Body image and kink
About Susanne
LCPC in Illinois with 13 years of clinical experience, Susanne "Susy" Hoben helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. She works directly with clients on practical concerns like motivation, confidence, and coping when circumstances change. Sessions are conversational and focused on clear steps.
Susy listens for what is most pressing and helps people name their priorities. She encourages straightforward problem-solving and explores patterns that keep old problems repeating. Expect a mix of talking, reflecting on real-life situations, and trying new ways of responding between sessions.
She has particular experience with attachment and abandonment concerns and with issues tied to autism and Asperger Syndrome. She also addresses topics such as avoidant and dependent personality features, codependency, and communication problems. Other focused areas include blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, body image, and sexual subcultures like BDSM and kink when those topics are relevant.
Her approach aims to make change doable rather than abstract. Sessions often break down big problems into small, manageable steps. Clients leave with concrete ideas to practice and review at the next meeting.
Susy practices in Illinois as an LCPC. She works in English and draws on 13 years of experience helping people navigate mood concerns, relationship tensions, and life changes. Before booking, confirm current session options and formats.
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How evidence-based methods translate to remote care
Two evidence-based approaches often used for stress and mood concerns are cognitive-behavioral techniques and problem-focused interventions. Cognitive-behavioral techniques look at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior and help people test new ways of thinking. Problem-focused methods break a situation into manageable steps and build small, practical changes that reduce overwhelm.For relationship and attachment concerns, approaches that map interaction patterns can be useful. These methods help identify recurring interaction cycles and teach alternative responses to reduce escalation and improve communication.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods based on goals, preferences, and what is happening in daily life. That decision is revisited as progress is made and needs change.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which formats are offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time, and use shorter check-ins when schedules require them. It also allows sessions to focus on real-life situations clients are currently facing, so techniques can be tried between meetings and reviewed at the next session.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment and abandonment, autism and Asperger Syndrome, body image, and kink-related topics.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Sessions are conversational and practical. She emphasizes naming priorities, breaking problems into steps, and trying concrete strategies between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience working with mood and relationship concerns. That experience informs how she structures sessions and sets short-term goals.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCPC licensed in Illinois. Her practice location is listed as Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.