- Focus on codependency
- Practical steps
- Warm collaborative style
About Susanne
Susanne "Susy" Hoben is a licensed clinician in Illinois who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and depression. She also supports those coping with major life changes and people wanting more motivation and confidence. Her work includes attention to codependency and related concerns so clients can build clearer boundaries and healthier patterns.
She keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Susy focuses on creating an open room where thoughts and feelings can be named without judgment. Conversations aim to clarify what matters most and to find doable steps forward.
Over 13 years of practice she has helped people untangle attachment worries, address abandonment concerns, and navigate communication and commitment challenges. Her background includes work with body image, caregiver stress, and blended family concerns, among other issues.
Susy takes a collaborative approach. She listens first, then offers approaches that match a person's goals and day-to-day life. Progress is measured in small changes clients can notice between sessions.
People who choose her often want practical strategies and a steady, respectful listener. She works with each client at their own pace and supports them through the effort it takes to change familiar habits.
Approaches that guide online work
Susy uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address emotional and relationship concerns. One common approach focuses on identifying patterns in relationships and daily life, helping people spot unhelpful habits and choose different responses that feel healthier. This can help with codependency, communication problems, and commitment issues.Another approach emphasizes practical problem-solving and small behavioral experiments. Together the client and therapist try out manageable changes between meetings to test what helps with anxiety, low motivation, or mood shifts. These steps are concrete and aimed at producing noticeable change over time.
Choosing the best approach is collaborative. The therapist listens to each person's goals, preferences, and daily realities, then proposes ways of working that fit. If an approach doesn't feel right, it can be adjusted so sessions stay useful and relevant.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when a full in-person visit is impractical. Licensed professionals can adapt techniques for remote conversations to keep focus on goals and practical next steps.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
13+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Susy address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include codependency, attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are open and nonjudgmental with a focus on practical next steps. She listens closely and works with clients to find small, manageable changes that fit their lives.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) credential and is licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the platform before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist factors; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Susy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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