- Addictions
- Family of origin issues
- Grief and self esteem
About Suzanne
Suzanne Shea is a Florida-licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, with three years of clinical experience. She helps adults who are struggling with addictions, family issues, grief, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Her work also touches on concerns such as abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, attachment questions, and caregiving stress.
She moved into social work after a long career running her own business and working in sales. That background gives her a practical focus on problem solving and on building everyday skills people can use outside sessions. She approaches therapy as a place to talk through current problems and identify strengths to build on.
Suzanne listens for the patterns people carry from their family of origin and how those patterns show up in relationships now. She talks with clients about communication, control, and commitment issues in clear, direct terms. When addiction or co-occurring concerns are present, she works on manageable steps to reduce harm and increase stability.
Her sessions aim to strengthen confidence and motivation. Suzanne helps people map small changes they can try between meetings, and then reviews what worked and what didn’t. She encourages practical problem solving alongside exploring feelings and relationship patterns.
Clients new to therapy are guided through the first steps, including the sign-up process and scheduling. Sessions are offered in English and she practices from Florida as an LCSW.
Approaches Suzanne Uses and how online sessions work
Suzanne uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on behavior and relationships. One approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful patterns from early family life and how they affect current relationships; this helps people notice triggers and try new responses. Another approach centers on stepwise behavior change for addictions and coping skills, breaking larger goals into small, achievable actions to build momentum.Finding the right approach is collaborative. Suzanne will discuss goals, test methods, and adjust based on what helps most. She treats the first few sessions as a time to learn how a client prefers to work and which techniques fit their situation.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings around work or caregiving demands, and they can allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with Suzanne about practical arrangements so sessions fit into everyday life rather than create extra burden.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with addictions, family conflicts, grief, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment concerns, abandonment, and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
She takes a practical, strengths-based approach that looks at current behaviors and family patterns. Sessions combine talking about feelings with setting small, actionable steps to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical social work experience. Prior to social work, she spent over twenty years in sales and business ownership.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in Florida and practices within that state. The credential shown is Florida LCSW.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up flow.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process sets up the initial appointment.
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