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Susan Lipkin

Compassionate, experienced clinician focused on practical change

LISW Ohio

Experience
36 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Susan

Susan Lipkin is an experienced licensed social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, and a range of life transitions.

Background and approach

With 36 years in the field and an LISW credential, she emphasizes listening to each person's unique needs and building on what already works for them. Her practice addresses trauma and abuse, mood concerns such as depression and bipolar disorder, self-esteem and identity issues including LGBT concerns, and practical struggles like caregiving stress, chronic illness, and career challenges.

Susan blends a client-centered stance with pragmatic methods, drawing on cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and narrative techniques as appropriate. She has worked across clinical settings including independent practice and institutional care, and she adapts interventions to match where a client is in their life and what they hope to change.

Sessions aim to be collaborative and focused on realistic steps toward coping, communication, and clearer decision-making. Prospective clients in Ohio who prefer a flexible, respectful therapeutic partnership will find her approach grounded, compassionate, and adaptable.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

The practice often blends cognitive behavioral techniques and client-centered work to help clients identify patterns, set manageable goals, and build skills for daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, creating a space where clients' perspectives guide the pace and focus of change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist collaborates with each person to determine which methods feel most helpful. That might mean trying short-term, goal-focused CBT exercises, leaning into reflective, client-centered conversations, or combining elements of mindfulness to manage moment-to-moment distress. The therapist and client work together to adjust strategies as needs and goals evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, to continue work during life transitions, and to access care from different locations within Ohio. Licensed professionals can tailor session formats to client preferences while maintaining a collaborative, skill-building approach.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Susan works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting and family concerns, and challenges related to life changes.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and client-centered, combining careful listening with practical techniques. She often integrates cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness when those approaches fit a client's goals.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 36 years of professional experience to her practice, including time in independent practice and work in community and institutional settings.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
Susan holds an LISW and is registered as OH LISW I.0008521-SUPV, and she practices in Ohio.
Does she work with clients who speak other languages or live abroad?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to begin therapy?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFatherhood issuesFertility issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

36+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English