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Susan Wolanyk, LPCC, LMHC

Stress and anxiety Depression Coping with life changes
Video Phone Messaging

About me

Welcome to Betterhelp! My name is Susan Wolanyk and I am an LPCC-S in OH and NY with 11 years experience working with moderate to severe mental illnesses in a community setting amongst a diverse population of Hispanic, African-American, East European and immigrant communities from around the world. So many clients were filled with shame and fear which birthed in me a compassion and patience for our human vulnerability. I am a third generation immigrant and familiar with immigrant challenges that occur for each generation. My masters program also heavily stressed clinical humility in dealing with hurting people. My work focused on grief and loss, depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse with adults and teens. This is a second career for me after working in corporate settings while raising five children. I use an eclectic, person-centered approach which involves working with what motivates you and utilizes your unique, individual strengths. I will come alongside and have hope for you when you can’t believe what you want is possible. My goal, as a therapist, is to find solutions that bring lasting change and set you up to take your unique place in this world; a world that needs you and your gifts. My specialties are transitions, life adjustments, parenting issues, anger management, grief and loss. immigrant issues. Working together, we will build a strong therapeutic alliance based on mutual regard and respect. Congratulations on taking action to build your best life!

Professional experience

13 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Depression Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: Coping with addictions, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Coping with grief and loss, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, Aging and geriatric issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Immigration issues, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Workplace issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Messaging

License information

OH LPCC E.1100465-SUPV

NY LMHC 011527

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Susan Wolanyk. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Sudan is extremely knowledgeable and has great Christian interweaving.

Written on Oct 03, 2026 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes

Susan Wolanyk listens and cares. She gives you her complete attention in the sessions. Offers many time slots and ways to communicate. Quickly answers your messages.

Written on Sep 21, 2026 after therapy with Susan for 2 months on issues concerning depression, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Susan is very compassionate and has a way of making you feel supported while the same time giving exercises on how to deal with certain situations.

Written on Sep 08, 2026 after therapy with Susan for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Susan has such a warm and supportive approach to helping people with their various needs. She brings a comforting sense to each session and truly tends to how you’re feeling. I always feel much better at the end of each session. She’s so helpful with the techniques and advice she gracefully provides!

Written on Aug 19, 2026 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Susan is so easy to talk to! She listens to what I have to say and then offers practical exercises to help me improve my coping skills. Highly recommend.

Written on Aug 17, 2026 after therapy with Susan for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues

Susan listens closely, cares, and shares her expertise in a conversational way. I like her style, sense of humor and practical techniques for focusing on a particular issue. "Seeing" her online poses no problem. I might as well be sitting across from her in her office. This is proving to be most helpful at this point in my life!

Written on Jul 14, 2026 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes