Susan Rick, LCPC - Therapist in Illinois

Practical skill building
Calm compassionate care
Mindful and evidence informed

About Susan

Susan Rick is a licensed professional counselor (LCPC) in Illinois who helps people facing anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and difficult life changes. She focuses on building self-compassion and stronger communication skills. Her approach is calm and practical, aimed at making everyday life more manageable for people under stress.

Susan uses short, concrete steps to help people notice patterns and try new ways of coping. She mixes therapies that teach skills with approaches that help people make sense of their feelings. Sessions include problem-solving, emotion regulation strategies, and guidance on how to respond differently to anxiety and panic.

Her work gives attention to trauma and attachment concerns, as well as mood disorders and issues like isolation or low self-esteem. She also helps with anger, impulse control, and relationship communication problems. The goal is to increase resilience and reduce the impact of intense emotions on daily routines.

Susan brings eight years of clinical experience to her practice and uses methods drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered approaches, and mindfulness. That mix lets her tailor sessions to each person’s needs and pace.

She aims to create a supportive space where people can try new skills and practice them between sessions. If panic or ongoing anxiety are making life harder, she helps people develop step-by-step plans to manage symptoms and regain confidence.

How chosen therapies can work in online sessions

Susan draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness approaches to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT focuses on recognizing thought patterns and testing new responses, which can reduce the frequency and intensity of panic and anxiety. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to lower reactivity and increase calm in stressful moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client decide together which methods to use based on current goals, symptoms, and daily routines. That collaborative process allows adjustments over time so sessions stay useful and relevant.

Confirm the exact session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit care into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, and let people practice skills in the places where they live their daily life. Licensed professionals can guide homework, teach calming exercises, and use role-play or behavioral experiments in remote sessions to build confidence in managing panic and anxiety.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem DepressionADHD

Also works with

LGBTAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCommunication problems Control issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / loneliness Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Listed in

Illinois

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

Susan works with stress, anxiety, panic disorder and panic attacks, depression, trauma and related concerns like low self-esteem and isolation.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style blends practical skill teaching with reflective conversation. Sessions focus on skills you can try between meetings and on understanding the patterns behind difficult emotions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has eight years of experience working with people on anxiety, mood concerns, trauma, and related issues.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is an LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and she practices in Illinois.

Are sessions offered in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She is not accepting international clients at this time.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What do I do to begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.