Susan Rick, LCPC

Licensed in Illinois · 8 years in practice

Susan Rick greets people who are feeling overwhelmed and unsure where to turn.

License and registration

LCPC, Illinois: 180013829 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1992567713 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 8
Languages: English

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About Susan

Susan Rick greets people who are feeling overwhelmed and unsure where to turn. She focuses on clear, practical steps that make day-to-day life easier. Susan aims to help clients build self-compassion and stronger ways of coping with stress and anxiety.

Susan is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - LCPC practicing in Illinois with eight years of experience. She helps people manage depression, panic attacks, mood disorders, and the effects of trauma and abuse.

Background and approach

She also supports those coping with ADHD, anger, and identity concerns related to being LGBT. In sessions she uses straightforward talk and skills practice rather than jargon. Clients work on communication, emotion regulation, and coping tools they can use between appointments.

She also addresses attachment patterns, feelings of abandonment, and isolation with a focus on concrete change. Susan draws from several therapy approaches to match what a person needs in the moment. That can mean developing mindful habits, practicing new ways of thinking, or learning behavioral skills for strong emotions.

The goal is to help people feel steadier and more in control of daily challenges. Her style is warm and practical. She helps people notice what is getting in the way, try new responses, and track progress over time.

Sessions are meant to be a working partnership focused on usable strategies and steady improvement.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
ADHD
LGBT
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Abandonment
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Domestic violence
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia

Approaches Susan names

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Online support

How Susan’s Approaches Work Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking action that aligns with their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and trouble making meaning after change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT often helps with panic, mood problems, and intrusive worry.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try techniques that fit their needs, and adjust methods as progress is made. Together they decide whether ACT, CBT, or a mix of methods makes the most sense for the work ahead.

Online therapy offers flexibility and easier scheduling for busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face work when visual connection helps. Phone sessions can be lower-bandwidth and simpler to join. Live chat and text-based messaging support quick check-ins, practice between sessions, or shorter focused exchanges. These options let people pick what fits their routine and communication style.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does she help with?

Susan works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, ADHD, anger, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes. She also addresses related issues like panic attacks, isolation, and communication problems.

What is her therapy style like?

Sessions are practical and client-centered with an emphasis on real skills. She combines mindful awareness, cognitive strategies, and behavioral tools to help people manage emotions and behavior.

How much experience does she have?

She has eight years of clinical experience working with people on mood disorders, attachment difficulties, and trauma-related concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, practicing in Illinois.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.

Which session formats are available?

She meets with clients via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

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

What do I do to begin working together?

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