Susan O'Connell

(LCSW)

About Me

I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Wisconsin. I began my career in the area of addictions, working both with the patient and families of people with substance abuse problems. I have since expanded on that area and have extensive experience working with depression, stress and anxiety, relationship issues, grief and loss, chronic medical issues, caregiver and compassion fatigue,

I try to meet each person that I work with where they are at and help them discover their strengths and develop plans to assist with the changes they would like to make. It takes alot to reach out for help, and I want to make sure that I honor that and help people feel that they are not alone in their struggles.

Since I have been in the field for a long time, I have been trained in a multitude of treatment approaches but I have committed to staying current in the new ideas that are being used. I currently rely heavily on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as Acceptance and Committment Therapy. I incorporate education and homework to augment the time that we spend together. I also feel strongly that I need to practice what I preach and work on maintaining a healthy lifestyle myself.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Addictions
  • Relationship issues
  • Family conflicts
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
LGBT , Trauma and abuse , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Parenting issues , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Compassion fatigue , ADHD
Years of Experience: 30

Services Offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

LCSW #123-3011 (Expires: 2021-02-28)

Reviews

Written by D.E. on Jun 29, 2020 after counseling with Susan for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse

Susan has made me feel more comfortable about counseling. I still get anxious about appointments, but every time we conclude a session I am grateful for her help.

Written by K.Y. on Jun 17, 2020 after counseling with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions

Very personal and willing to listen as well as ask questions that may be difficult to answer but are needed to be asked.

Written by M.A. on Jun 08, 2020 after counseling with Susan for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties

Susan is absolutely wonderful and very knowledgeable!

Written by L.A. on Mar 31, 2020 after counseling with Susan for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes

Susan has a wealth of professional experience and offers genuine warmth and ease. She made a clear effort to understand my issues in full and was perceptive about my experience. I felt very comfortable speaking with her soon into our sessions.

Written by M.I. on Feb 14, 2020 after counseling with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety

Susan has been great at accommodating me, seeing me on short notice and opening up new time slots when I need them. She's a great listener and has helped me reflect on things from a new perspective, which has helped calm my anxiety and makes it easier to get through the day.