- Addictions help
- Family concerns
- Grief and loss
About Suzanne
Suzanne Shea is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida. She brings three years of clinical experience and a background in running her own business to her therapy approach. Suzanne focuses on practical help for people facing addictions, family challenges, grief, low self-esteem, and major life changes.
She listens first and helps clients name what matters most. Sessions often center on building everyday skills, setting realistic goals, and finding strengths the client already has. Suzanne emphasizes straightforward steps clients can practice between meetings to notice progress.
Before becoming a therapist she ran a sales business for over two decades and managed her own company for 15 years. That experience informs her focus on problem-solving, accountability, and clear communication in sessions. In 2020 she completed a Master of Social Work to follow a long-held goal of working in mental health.
Suzanne has worked with people coping with drug and alcohol addiction, family of origin issues, grief and loss, and the stress caregivers carry. She also helps those dealing with abandonment, attachment concerns, blended family stress, and feelings of emptiness.
Her style is practical and collaborative. She treats clients as experts in their own lives and helps them build tools they can use daily. To start, clients select the Start Therapy button, fill a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Therapeutic approaches and how they help online
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are described in clear, practical terms so clients know what to expect. One common approach focuses on building coping skills and behavioral strategies to manage cravings, reduce risky patterns, and handle stressful moments. This can help people dealing with drug or alcohol addiction or everyday urges that interfere with goals.Another approach centers on improving communication and relationship habits. It guides people to identify unhelpful interaction patterns, practice new ways of setting boundaries, and express needs more clearly. This can be useful for family conflict, blended family stress, and codependency concerns.
Finding the best approach is part of the work together. Suzanne will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match goals, life demands, and what feels doable. She adjusts recommendations as clients try strategies and report what helps.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people join from quieter settings or choose a format that needs less bandwidth when internet speed is limited.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Suzanne works with people facing addictions, family conflicts, grief, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Her additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment issues, blended family dynamics, and caregiver stress.
What is Suzanne's therapy style like?
Her approach is practical and collaborative. She emphasizes skill-building, clear goals, and steps clients can practice between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of clinical experience as a social worker and ran her own sales business for over twenty years before completing a Master of Social Work in 2020.
Where is Suzanne licensed and based?
She is licensed as an LCSW in Florida and practices there.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How do sessions and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Suzanne?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.