Ewa Susman, LCSW

Licensed in Illinois · 15 years in practice

Ewa Susman is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship struggles, trauma and grief.

License and registration

LCSW, Illinois: 149.014816 · expires November 2027
NPI: 1205259686 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 15
Languages: English

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About Ewa

Ewa Susman is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship struggles, trauma and grief. She brings 15 years of experience in mental health and substance use work. Her tone is practical and direct to help a worried parent quickly understand what to expect.

She uses a client-centered style that focuses on each person's needs and goals. Sessions aim to be straightforward - identifying problems, building skills, and finding steps that fit day-to-day life.

Background and approach

Conversations cover coping skills, relapse prevention ideas, and ways to handle relationship conflict and difficult memories. Her background includes long-term work in counseling and psychotherapy across mental health and substance use settings. That experience shapes a flexible approach that adapts to what a person needs in the moment.

She combines short-term strategies with longer-term support when problems run deep. Ewa works with individuals and offers practical tools for parents and caregivers who are balancing family demands with their own recovery or mental health needs. She is based in Illinois and brings familiarity with diverse cultural backgrounds.

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted and she draws on 15 years of clinical practice to guide treatment choices and next steps.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Online support

How evidence-based approaches work online

Many evidence-based techniques focus on changing behaviors and building coping skills. One common approach teaches concrete coping strategies for anxiety and stress - for example breathing, grounding, and activity planning to reduce overwhelm. These tools are practiced in sessions and adapted for daily routines.

Another approach targets addiction and relapse prevention by identifying triggers, building alternative behaviors, and creating step-by-step plans to reduce substance use. Work in this area often includes planning for high-risk situations and rehearsing healthier choices.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about symptoms, goals, and preferences, then try methods that fit those needs. Together they check what helps and adjust the plan over time to focus on the most useful techniques.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people use visual cues and have deeper conversations. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging give an option for quick reflections or ongoing support between longer sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep continuity when travel or work makes in-person visits hard.

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Questions people ask

What issues does she help people address?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and grief.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her work is client-centered and practical, focusing on coping skills, problem solving, and steps that can fit into daily life.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 15 years of experience in the mental health and substance use field providing counseling and psychotherapy.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and practices in Illinois.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are offered?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How are sessions priced?

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

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