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Susan Blanchard

Compassionate, tailored support for life transitions

About Susan

Susan Blanchard is a licensed counselor who brings four years of clinical experience to her practice in Illinois.

Background and approach

She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and works with people facing a range of concerns including LGBT issues, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, stress, ADHD, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, parenting and self-esteem.

Her work also addresses career questions and life transitions, and she has additional focus in areas such as kink and alternative sex culture, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, and polyamory or non-monogamous relationship challenges. Her approach centers on tailoring therapy to each person’s needs, drawing on evidence-based tools to build practical skills and clarify values.

She integrates techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy alongside existential and solution-focused perspectives to help clients navigate mood disorders, communication struggles, codependency, and midlife or identity concerns.

Susan aims to create a respectful, compassionate environment where people can explore goals, process loss or change, and strengthen coping strategies for both everyday stressors and deeper emotional wounds.

Therapeutic Approaches and How They Fit Online

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and builds practical strategies to change behaviors and mood, making it useful for depression, anxiety, stress, and many mood disorders. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) focuses on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness, offering skills that can be applied when coping with intense emotions, relationship challenges, or self-harm urges.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative work between therapist and client. The clinician will discuss goals, preferences, and symptoms to choose or blend methods that match each person’s needs, reviewing progress and adjusting techniques as therapy unfolds.

Online sessions provide flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules or maintain continuity during life changes. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver structured skill-building and reflective conversation while accommodating different comfort levels and access needs.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does this therapist commonly address?
Susan works with a broad set of concerns including LGBT matters, grief, depression, anxiety, stress, ADHD, relationship and family problems, trauma and intimacy-related issues, parenting, self-esteem, and career questions.
What therapeutic styles might be used in sessions?
She draws from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), existential therapy, and solution-focused therapy, tailoring methods to fit a client’s needs and goals.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The clinician has four years of professional experience working with a variety of mental health and relational concerns.
What are the therapist's credentials and where are they based?
The therapist holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in Illinois; license numbers are IL LCPC 180.017745 and WI LPC 10124-125.
Does this therapist offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and the therapist is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for therapy?
Clients can engage through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preferences and availability.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in beginning therapy?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.