- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused work
About Susan
Susan Wildemann is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 33 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, and anger. Sessions also address caregiver stress, chronic illness, and adjustment to life changes.
She uses clear, practical methods that help people manage day-to-day problems. Susan blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with mindfulness and solution-focused techniques. She also brings psychodynamic and trauma-focused ideas when past experiences shape current reactions.
In a typical session she listens for patterns that keep problems repeating. Then she helps people test small changes and notice what works. Conversations often include skills for thinking differently, present-moment awareness exercises, and brief steps to reduce conflict or reactivity.
Susan has long experience supporting people who care for others and those living with chronic pain or disability. She has also worked with people who have intellectual disabilities and with post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injury concerns. Her background helps her balance practical problem-solving with attention to life history.
People who come to her often want straightforward tools for managing anger, sleep, or stress while also understanding deeper emotional patterns. She asks questions, tracks progress, and adjusts sessions based on what helps. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first meeting.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
She commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thinking and try out new behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, anger, low mood, sleep problems, and work stress.She also draws on Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and breathing practices. Mindfulness helps reduce reactivity and improve focus during moments of frustration or grief.
Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try methods that fit, and adjust based on what helps. Clients and therapist work together to decide whether to focus on skills practice, past patterns, or trauma-informed techniques.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. When arranged, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when needed. Different formats also let people choose quieter conversations, shorter check-ins, or sessions that include guided exercises without requiring extra travel.
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Experience
33+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, anger, and related issues such as caregiver stress and chronic illness.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is interactive and practical, combining CBT, mindfulness, psychodynamic ideas, solution-focused strategies, and trauma-focused elements to suit the client.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 33 years of experience as a clinician and has worked with a wide range of concerns across that time.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices in New York.
Can sessions be scheduled in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.