Susanne "Susy" Hoben, LCPC

Licensed in Illinois · 13 years in practice

Susanne "Susy" Hoben helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and relationship problems.

License and registration

LCPC, Illinois: 180012219 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1659701514 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 13
Languages: English

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About Susanne

Susanne "Susy" Hoben helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and relationship problems. She also supports those facing life transitions and problems with motivation and confidence. Susy is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, practicing in Illinois with 13 years of experience.

She keeps sessions straightforward and approachable. Susy aims to create an open space where people can say what they are feeling without judgment. Conversations focus on practical steps and clearer thinking, not on jargon or long lectures.

Background and approach

Her work addresses a range of concerns beyond everyday stress. She offers support for abandonment and attachment issues, body image and self-worth struggles, and challenges related to autism and Asperger Syndrome. She also helps people dealing with codependency, control or commitment issues, and the stresses of caregiving.

Susy is familiar with more complex patterns such as avoidant and dependent personality features, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, and co-morbid presentations. She also provides a nonjudgmental space for people exploring BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture. The focus is on understanding behavior and finding safer, healthier ways to meet needs.

Sessions are geared toward clear goals and small changes that can make daily life easier. Susy encourages honest conversations, practical problem solving, and building skills that fit each person’s pace. Her client-centered approach seeks steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Online support

Approach to evidence-based work online

Susy uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on making small, practical changes in daily life. One common approach is skill-building work that teaches strategies for managing anxiety and stress, such as short breathing practices, activity planning, and breaking problems into smaller steps. This helps people gain tools they can use between sessions.

Another frequent focus is improving communication and relationship skills. Sessions can include practice in clearer expression, boundary setting, and problem-solving to reduce repeated conflicts and build healthier interaction patterns. This is useful for people wanting more stable connections and better ways to handle disagreement.

Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan over time. Clients help shape which techniques are kept and which are changed based on what feels most useful.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options offer flexibility - video for face-to-face conversation, phone for lower bandwidth or when not on camera, and chat or messaging for quick check-ins or brief updates. Remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or busy schedules while keeping the focus on steady progress.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Susy commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment and abandonment issues, body image, codependency, and caregiving stress.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Sessions are straightforward and practical. She emphasizes open listening, clear goals, and steps people can try between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 13 years of professional experience to her practice in Illinois.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, and practices in Illinois.

What languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Which session formats are used?

Sessions can be held as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and therapy uses a subscription plan that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

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