Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Suzanne Shea, LCSW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Addictions and Family
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW24461
- NPI
- 1285436170
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
These details come from information Suzanne 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
- Addictions focus
- Family conflict
- Grief support
About Suzanne
Suzanne Shea is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with three years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with addictions, family conflict, grief and loss, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Suzanne writes plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use right away.
Before becoming a social worker she spent over twenty years in sales and ran her own business for fifteen years. That background shaped how she listens for patterns in life, work, and relationships. She returned to school in 2020 to earn a Master of Social Work and move into clinical care.
In sessions Suzanne works with clients to identify strengths and options. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address substance issues, problems with communication, feelings of emptiness, and transitions such as divorce or caregiving stress. Conversations aim to be direct and actionable so clients leave with clear next steps.
She also supports people coping with adoption and foster care questions, attachment concerns, blended family issues, and aging or caregiver stress. Suzanne pays attention to practical barriers like scheduling and motivation and talks about strategies to manage them.
Her approach recognizes the client as the expert in their story while offering clinical tools and real-world experience. People who want straightforward, down-to-earth help navigating family strain, loss, or life change may find her style a good match.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based approaches can work in online sessions
Many clients respond well to practical, evidence-based techniques that focus on behavior and problem solving. Cognitive behavioral approaches look at unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teach ways to try different responses; this can help with low self-esteem, motivation, and coping during life changes. Skills-based methods emphasize concrete tools for managing cravings, setting boundaries, and improving communication in family situations.Finding the right approach is part of the work and will be collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust based on what helps. Clients participate in selecting strategies and in tracking progress between meetings.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Many people choose remote sessions because they can fit a meeting into a work break, reduce travel time, or pick a shorter check-in when energy is limited. Online appointments can make it easier to stay consistent with sessions while juggling work, caregiving, and daily responsibilities.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Suzanne works with addictions, family conflict, grief and loss, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also addresses related issues such as attachment concerns, blended family dynamics, and caregiver stress.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical, actionable steps. Conversations are meant to identify strengths and clear next steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience as a social worker, following a prior twenty-year career in sales and business ownership.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers