Susanne "Susy" Hoben , LCPC

Susanne "Susy" Hoben is a licensed clinical professional counselor with 13 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship struggles, or depression. She also supports clients facing major life changes who want clearer direction and more resilience.

Susy aims to build an open, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about what matters most. She listens for the patterns that keep problems repeating and helps clients name practical steps they can try. Sessions focus on small, doable changes that add up over time.

Her work often addresses attachment and abandonment concerns, communication and commitment issues, and body image or self-worth struggles. She also has experience with autism and Asperger syndrome, avoidant and dependent personality traits, and care-related stress. Additionally she is comfortable discussing BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture as it relates to a person’s relationships or identity.

Susy uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and track progress. She partners with clients to set goals and checks in regularly to see what is working. The aim is steady forward movement, not overnight fixes.

Practicing in Illinois as an LCPC, she offers flexible online and phone options so people can fit therapy into busy lives. The first step is often a short intake to map concerns and priorities together.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Susy works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, focused work in session. One approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful patterns in thoughts and behaviors and testing small changes to see what helps. This method suits anxiety, low mood, and stress where practical strategies can reduce daily burden.

Another approach centers on attachment and relationship dynamics. It helps people recognize how early patterns affect current communication and closeness, and it offers ways to practice new responses that improve trust and connection.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust based on what proves helpful. Clients help set priorities and decide which techniques to use as therapy proceeds.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when more interaction is helpful. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or when a quieter check-in fits a lunch break. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for short updates, ongoing encouragement, or when someone prefers writing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit regular sessions into a busy life.