- Addiction support
- Family concerns
- Grief and change
About Suzanne
Suzanne Shea is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Florida who focuses on helping men with life changes, addiction concerns, grief, and self-esteem struggles. She meets people where they are and aims to build practical, manageable steps forward. Suzanne invites straightforward conversation and values the client’s own knowledge about their life.
Suzanne spent over twenty years working in sales and running her own business before returning to school. In 2020 she completed a Master of Social Work so she could pursue a long-standing goal of helping others with mental health and relationship challenges. That mix of business experience and clinical training shapes her approach.
In sessions she helps people handle addiction-related problems, family conflict, loss, and motivation issues. She also supports people working through changes like separation, blended family adjustments, or caregiving stress. Suzanne emphasizes small, doable steps and draws on the client’s strengths to make progress.
Her work is practical and straightforward. She listens for the concerns behind what’s said and helps set clear, realistic goals. Suzanne encourages clients to notice what already works in their lives and to build on those skills.
Starting therapy is often the hardest part, and Suzanne acknowledges that courage. She offers a collaborative process that respects each person’s story while focusing on usable solutions for daily life.
Approaches that guide online work
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are central to her practice and she draws on approaches that focus on practical change and coping skills. One common approach emphasizes identifying current patterns and replacing unhelpful behaviors with small, concrete alternatives; this helps with addictions, codependency, and control issues. Another approach centers on improving communication and relationship patterns by practicing new ways of expressing needs and setting boundaries; this is useful for blended family issues, family of origin concerns, and conflict.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Suzanne treats clients and therapists as collaborators who test what helps most. She listens to goals and preferences, then adapts methods so they fit a person’s life and values rather than imposing a single route forward.
Confirm the exact online session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific options. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit therapy into a busy week, use shorter check-ins when time is limited, or choose audio-only meetings when video is difficult. Online work can make it easier to keep continuity during life transitions and to apply new skills between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Suzanne address?
She helps with addictions, family conflict, grief and loss, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, caregiver stress, and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in a practical, step-by-step way. Sessions focus on building on strengths and creating manageable goals for daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Suzanne has three years of clinical experience as a licensed clinical social worker. She also brings over twenty years of prior business and sales experience to her work.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the credential LCSW and is licensed in Florida. The listing notes her location as Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided through the platform during sign up.
How do I begin working with Suzanne?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability. The questionnaire helps match needs and preferences before scheduling.