- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Susan
Susan Lipkin is an Ohio LISW with 36 years of clinical experience. She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work and has been independently licensed since 1999. Susan focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, LGBT concerns, grief, parenting, and coping with life changes among other issues.
Susan listens first and then helps people decide what to try next. She uses a client-centered approach, which means she pays attention to each person’s priorities and strengths. She also draws on cognitive behavioral work and other approaches when they fit the situation.
Her background includes seven years in private practice and many years in community mental health centers, psychiatric hospitals, and veterans’ services. She has extensive experience supporting people who have survived sexual and physical abuse, and she has worked with military-related trauma. She has also supported people affected by domestic violence and those facing infertility-related stress.
Susan has worked with older adults on issues related to aging and with individuals dealing with chronic stress and caregiver strain. She has used narrative and motivational interviewing approaches to help people reframe difficult experiences and find next steps. She adapts methods as needs change rather than relying on a single technique.
In sessions she combines listening with practical tools. That can mean using CBT to address anxious thinking, mindfulness exercises to manage strong emotion, or conversation techniques to improve communication. She asks questions, offers options, and helps people choose what feels most useful for them.
How Susan uses clinical approaches in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on what the person already knows and values. It involves the therapist listening closely, reflecting what they hear, and helping the person decide which changes to try. This approach helps when someone feels uncertain about goals or needs a steady, respectful listener.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT provides practical techniques to test unhelpful thinking, reduce anxiety, and change behaviors that keep problems going. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches skills to notice strong emotions without getting swept away by them. Simple attention and breathing exercises can make intense moments easier to manage and support coping during life transitions.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Susan will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest methods to try. She adapts approaches over time if something isn’t helping, so the work stays focused on what the client needs.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before you book. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into work or school schedules and helpful for shorter check-ins or regular weekly work. Different formats can suit quieter settings, lower bandwidth, or simply avoiding travel; check what Susan currently offers when scheduling.
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Experience
36+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
Susan works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, grief, parenting strains, and related life changes.
How would she approach therapy with me?
She begins with a client-centered approach, listening to what the person needs and then using methods like CBT, mindfulness, or narrative work as appropriate.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 36 years of clinical experience and has been independently licensed since 1999.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an Ohio LISW and maintains practice in Ohio.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current session options before you book a first appointment.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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