Susan Pittman , LCSW

Susan Pittman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 14 years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. She also supports those coping with trauma, low self-esteem, and motivation challenges.

Susan creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can speak openly. She focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions. Susan emphasizes small, achievable changes that build confidence over time.

Her background includes many years working directly with clients in Indiana. That experience shaped a straightforward, compassionate approach. She listens for what matters most and helps people set realistic goals.

Susan pays attention to life events that can leave people feeling empty or stuck. She can talk through issues like abandonment, communication problems, caregiving stress, and the strain of divorce and separation. She also supports those facing substance concerns and challenges tied to aging or personality patterns.

The work is collaborative and paced to fit each person. Susan helps people recognize patterns, try new ways of responding, and track progress. Her aim is to help people feel more capable managing daily stress and building healthier relationships.

Approaches and online care that fit your life

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques can look different depending on the issue. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new ways of thinking and acting to reduce anxiety and depression. Another approach emphasizes building emotional awareness and practical coping skills to manage trauma responses and relationship stress. Both methods aim to teach skills people can use day to day.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they adjust strategies over time until a good fit is found.

Online sessions offer flexibility for busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when meeting in person is difficult. Phone sessions can be easier when lower bandwidth or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat or text-based messaging can support quick check-ins, between-session coaching, or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, and travel schedules while maintaining continuity of care.