Susan Broderick

Calm, practical care for mood and stress

LCSW Illinois

Experience: 20 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Bipolar
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Susan

Susan Broderick is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with two decades of professional experience. She blends practical, evidence-informed methods with a warm, encouraging presence to help people navigate stress, anxiety, mood conditions, trauma, and related life challenges.

Background and approach

Her approach places emphasis on collaborative problem solving and building skills that clients can use in day-to-day life. Susan creates a nonjudgmental space where clients are invited to explore thoughts, emotions, and patterns that contribute to distress.

Drawing on client-centered principles, she listens closely to each person’s experience and tailors interventions that fit their goals. Cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies are used to identify unhelpful thinking, develop coping tools, and set achievable steps toward change.

She has supported individuals through concerns including depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, panic and social anxiety, trauma and abuse, and issues tied to chronic pain, illness, or life transitions. Susan encourages people to take the first steps toward well-being and works collaboratively to promote growth, resilience, and clearer direction.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Online sessions with Susan draw on approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered therapy to help address symptoms and daily challenges. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and learning practical skills to change patterns that contribute to anxiety, panic, depression, or mood instability. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, empathic relationship in which the therapist listens closely and helps clients explore goals and values at their own pace.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the clinical process. Susan works collaboratively with each person to consider their needs, preferences, and goals, and she adapts techniques so the work is useful and relevant for the individual. This collaborative exploration helps shape short-term steps and longer-term planning.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and integrate therapeutic practice into everyday life, while allowing licensed professionals to deliver consistent, skills-focused treatment remotely.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Susan address in therapy?

Susan works with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and ADHD, as well as related issues such as chronic pain and isolation.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is warm and encouraging, focused on creating an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be explored and practical strategies can be learned.

How much experience does she have?

She brings 20 years of professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker to her practice, applying that background to support a variety of mental health concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois with license number IL LCSW 149.012332 and provides services from that state.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

She does not accept international clients at this time and is available to clients located within Illinois.

What formats are offered for sessions?

Sessions may be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference and therapist availability.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What should I do to begin working with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepression ADHD

Additional focus areas

Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English