Licensed clinical social worker recordWisconsin
Susan O'Connell, LCSW
Wisconsin
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Addictions
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Wisconsin
- LCSW, licence 3011-123
- NPI
- 1417046376
- Experience
- 35 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Wisconsin
These details come from information Susan supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- CBT focused
- Client-centered work
- Solution-focused goals
About Susan
Susan O'Connell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Wisconsin with 35 years of experience. She began her practice in the addictions field and expanded to address depression, stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, chronic medical issues, and caregiver fatigue. She also works with concerns related to parenting, intimacy, job stress, ADHD, and practical life changes.
Susan uses straightforward, skills-based methods in sessions. She often brings education and short homework tasks into the work so people can practice between meetings. Sessions focus on identifying strengths, clarifying goals, and developing realistic steps to change patterns that cause pain or interfere with daily life.
Her background includes long experience with substance use issues and with the families affected by addiction. Over the years she has added work with trauma and bereavement, blended family concerns, money and career stress, and issues that arise in midlife and aging.
Clinically she relies heavily on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and also uses Client-Centered and Solution-Focused approaches when appropriate. That mix allows for practical problem solving and attention to what matters most to each person.
Susan describes her style as direct and grounded. She encourages people to try small, achievable changes and to track progress. The first sessions typically focus on clear goals and a short plan to begin making changes that feel doable.
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How Susan’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a plan that reflects what matters to the individual. It is about being heard and creating goals based on a person's own priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going, then teaches practical skills and exercises to change those patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and some addiction-related behaviors. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, concrete steps and achievable goals to move forward rather than long reviews of the past.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match the person’s needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan over time.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, shorten commute time, and permit quicker check-ins between appointments. They also allow therapists to assign and review short homework, practice skills in everyday settings, and keep momentum between sessions. Licensed professionals can use the same CBT and solution-focused tools in virtual sessions as they do in person, while tailoring assignments to each person's daily life.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, caregiver strain, ADHD, and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapy approach?
She uses practical, skills-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered listening, and solution-focused techniques to set short-term goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 35 years of experience, starting in addictions work and expanding into mood, trauma, grief, and caregiver issues.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in Wisconsin.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific session formats.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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