Susan Pittman, LCSW

Licensed in Indiana · 14 years in practice

Susan Pittman helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma, and low self-esteem.

License and registration

LCSW, Indiana: 34007770A · expires April 2028
NPI: 1437257060 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 14
Languages: English

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About Susan

Susan Pittman helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma, and low self-esteem. She is a licensed clinical social worker, with LCSW after completing clinical licensure. Susan writes plainly and listens closely when someone reaches out for help.

She draws on 14 years of professional social work experience to guide conversations toward practical change. Sessions focus on small, manageable steps that can reduce overwhelm and build confidence. She encourages people to name what matters and to try new ways of coping between meetings.

Background and approach

Susan aims to create an open space for honest talk without judgment. She works at a calm pace and checks in about what is and isn’t helpful. That steady, supportive tone helps people stay engaged when difficult memories or decisions come up.

In therapy she addresses specific problems such as commitment and communication issues, caregiver stress, substance concerns, and the effects of abandonment or loss. She also supports people dealing with aging and geriatric issues, fatherhood challenges, and the long-term effects of trauma. Susan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person’s situation.

Her approach is collaborative: she and the client agree on goals and track progress together. Practical tools, short-term goals, and homework suggestions are common parts of her work. People who choose Susan can expect straightforward guidance, clear goals, and encouragement to build new skills that fit day-to-day life.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Avoidant personality
Caregiver issues and stress
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Online support

How evidence-based techniques work online

Susan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach helps people break large problems into small steps - this reduces overwhelm and builds confidence through achievable tasks. Another approach focuses on processing difficult experiences in a paced, supportive way so memories and reactions become less disruptive to daily life.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Susan collaborates with each person to identify goals, try approaches, and adjust based on what feels most helpful. She checks in regularly and adapts methods to match the client’s needs and preferences rather than applying a single method to everyone.

Online therapy with Susan can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video sessions are useful for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or you need a shorter check-in. Live chat and text work well for quick updates, brief skill practice, or for people who prefer written communication. These options make it easier to fit care into busy schedules and reach support from different locations.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does she focus on?

Susan focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns. She also works with related issues such as caregiver stress, commitment and communication problems, addiction, and aging concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is calm and collaborative with an emphasis on practical steps. Sessions are aimed at clear goals, short-term tasks, and checking what helps between meetings.

How much experience does she have?

She has 14 years of professional experience in social work, including clinical practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. That background informs her approach to common life and mental health challenges.

Where is she located and what credential does she hold?

She practices in Indiana and holds the LCSW credential, which indicates clinical licensure as a social worker in that state.

In which language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what works best for the person.

How does pricing work?

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

How do I begin therapy with her?

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