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Suzanne Shea

LCSW Florida 3 years of experience

Practical support for life transitions

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Suzanne Shea
  • Focus on strengths
  • Practical problem solving
  • Compassionate guidance

About Suzanne

Suzanne Shea is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Florida with three years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people navigate addictions, family conflict, grief, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Suzanne draws on her past business experience to offer practical, down-to-earth support. She encourages clients to see their own strengths and to take the next step at a pace that feels manageable.

She began her professional life in sales and running a business for more than two decades. In 2020 she returned to school to complete a Master of Social Work so she could work in mental health. That background shapes her practical style and emphasis on problem solving. Sessions aim to clarify goals, identify small steps, and build confidence to handle hard situations.

Suzanne helps people talk through issues like grief and loss, changes after separation, and addiction-related struggles. She also supports those dealing with attachment and family of origin concerns, caregiver stress, and blended family challenges. Conversations typically focus on what is happening now and what realistic changes a person can try between sessions.

Her work is client-centered and collaborative. She treats people as the expert on their own lives and partners with them to find workable strategies. If a reader wants to begin, the site’s Start Therapy button leads to a short matching questionnaire to schedule according to therapist availability.

Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and sessions are offered in English. Prospective clients who need to confirm session formats should check current options before booking.

Approaches that help with transitions and loss

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often focus on clear, practical steps. One common approach helps people break large problems into manageable tasks and track small changes over time so progress is easier to see. This type of work is useful for addiction recovery, motivation, and building confidence.

Another approach emphasizes understanding relationships and attachment patterns. It looks at how early family dynamics affect current reactions and communication, and it helps people try different ways of relating in day-to-day life. That can be helpful for family conflict, blended family issues, and codependency concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative process can include trying different strategies and adjusting as progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the therapist's current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a day. It can also make it simpler to maintain continuity of care when life changes make in-person visits difficult. Licensed professionals will help arrange a format that fits practical needs and daily routines.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Suzanne address?

Suzanne works with people facing addictions, family conflict, grief, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also supports those dealing with caregiver stress, attachment and family of origin issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is down-to-earth and collaborative. She helps clients set clear goals, try small steps between sessions, and build practical coping skills.

What is Suzanne's professional background?

She holds a Master of Social Work and has three years of clinical experience. Before social work, she spent over twenty years in sales and running her own business.

Where is Suzanne licensed and based?

She is licensed as an LCSW in Florida and provides services from that location.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I work with Suzanne from another country?

She is not accepting international clients at this time.

How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?

Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and cost varies with location and therapist availability. Exact pricing is provided during the scheduling process.

How do I begin working with Suzanne?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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