Susan Hoffstetter, LCPC

Licensed in Illinois · 16 years in practice

Susan Hoffstetter is an Illinois-licensed clinician with 16 years of experience.

License and registration

LCPC, Illinois: 180.006754 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1275805624 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 16
Languages: English

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About Susan

Susan Hoffstetter is an Illinois-licensed clinician with 16 years of experience. She meets people where they are and helps them take manageable steps toward feeling steadier. She aims to make the first contact feel less intimidating and affirms the courage it takes to begin therapy.

She focuses on stress and anxiety and on problems related to addiction and mood instability such as bipolar and depression. She also supports people coping with trauma, sexual assault and abuse, grief, anger, and concerns about self-esteem.

Background and approach

Additional work includes help for obsessive-compulsive symptoms, trichotillomania, and coping after natural or human-caused disasters. Susan treats relationship and family concerns by helping individuals sort through patterns and set clearer boundaries. Sessions typically center on practical strategies and honest conversation about how daily life feels.

The aim is to help people notice small changes that lead to more manageable days. Her approach starts from the belief that each person knows their story best. She helps clients build on their strengths and develop skills that fit real routines.

Progress is tracked in straightforward ways so goals stay relevant. Susan uses talk, problem-solving, and skill practice rather than abstract theory. She explains options simply and adapts plans based on how someone responds.

That steady, simple focus guides her work with people facing complex or overlapping problems.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Susan lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Anger management
Self esteem
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Sexual assault and abuse
Trichotillomania

Online support

Practical approaches and online therapy options

Susan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on real-life coping and symptom reduction. One approach emphasizes skill building for anxiety and stress management - teaching breathing, grounding, and planning strategies that people can use when overwhelmed. Another approach addresses mood instability and addiction by breaking problems into manageable steps and practicing new behaviors in everyday situations.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try options, and adjust methods based on what works. Together they track small wins and change the plan when needed so therapy stays useful and relevant.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for full conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a client prefers voice only. Live chat and text messaging offer brief check-ins, day-to-day skill prompts, or support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to keep contact when in-person visits would be difficult.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

Common topics include stress, anxiety, addictions, bipolar disorder, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and self-esteem challenges.

How would you describe the therapy style?

Sessions are practical and conversational, focusing on skills, problem-solving, and using a person’s strengths to make small changes that improve daily life.

What is the clinician's background and experience?

The clinician has 16 years of professional experience helping people with mood, trauma, addiction, and stress-related concerns.

Which credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

This clinician holds an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor credential, abbreviated as LCPC, and practices in Illinois.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs and routines.

How is cost handled for therapy sessions?

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

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