- Stress management
- LGBT support
- Self-esteem work
About Susan
Susan "Susie" Maguire is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 12 years of experience. She works with adults on common concerns such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationships, and issues facing LGBTQ+ people. She also focuses on stress related to caregiving, family of origin problems, and loneliness.
Susan helps people who are dealing with social anxiety, workplace stress, and the feeling of being stuck in life transitions. She talks through thoughts and patterns with clients and supports them in finding practical ways to cope day to day. Her work includes attention to gender dysphoria, sexuality, and women's issues when these come up in sessions.
Sessions often address mood disorders, postpartum depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder, and self-harm thoughts by looking at what is happening now and what small changes can help. She also helps people untangle guilt, shame, and family-related stress so they can make clearer choices about relationships and responsibilities.
Susan draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions while staying focused on the concerns a person brings. She aims to break down bigger problems into manageable steps and to build skills for handling pressure and uncertainty. The emphasis is on practical coping, clearer communication, and improving daily functioning.
People who are navigating early adulthood challenges - leaving home, starting work or study, forming relationships, and questions about identity - will find her approach relevant. She works in English and practices in Illinois, and she does not take international clients.
Approaches and what online sessions involve
Susan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address anxiety and mood concerns. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-life evidence to reduce anxiety and depressive thinking. This helps people change the day-to-day thinking patterns that keep them stuck.Another approach emphasizes behavioral work - setting small, achievable steps to increase activity, improve sleep, and reduce avoidance. That kind of work is useful for low mood, social anxiety, and getting back into routines after a life change.
Finding the right approach happens together. Susan will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. She collaborates with each person to decide which techniques to try and adjusts the plan over time based on progress and feedback.
If you prefer online sessions, confirm the exact session formats available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue care while moving for school or work, but you should check current session options to know how appointments are scheduled and delivered.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem concerns, and LGBT-related questions, plus related areas like caregiver stress and loneliness.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Sessions are practical and focused on current problems. She uses evidence-based techniques and helps clients build coping skills and clearer communication.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience as an LCPC in Illinois working with adults on mood and relationship concerns.
Where is she licensed and working?
She is an Illinois LCPC and practices in Illinois.
Can I see her if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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