Suzanne Shea , LCSW

Suzanne Shea is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing addictions, grief, family conflict, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She emphasizes practical steps and steady support during hard moments. Suzanne writes plainly and listens closely so clients can describe what matters to them. She keeps goals clear and focuses on what can change now.

Before becoming a therapist Suzanne spent more than 20 years working in sales and running her own business for 15 years. That background shaped her problem-solving style and her focus on real-world solutions. She completed a Master of Social Work and earned a Florida LCSW. Her clinical career spans three years of direct practice.

Suzanne helps people work through addictions and related concerns such as drug and alcohol use, codependency, and control issues. She also supports those coping with loss, abandonment, and family of origin problems. Her approach is straightforward and strength-based, helping clients notice what already works for them and build from there.

Sessions tend to focus on short, achievable steps - improving communication, managing stress, and rebuilding confidence. Suzanne aims to make each session practical so people leave with things to try between meetings. She values collaboration and respects each person’s pace.

People in Florida who prefer English-language care will find her familiar with common life transitions, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, and the challenges of aging. She encourages anyone feeling overwhelmed to take the small step of asking for help.

Online approaches that fit real life

Suzanne uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical problem solving and building coping skills. One approach emphasizes small, concrete steps to change behaviors and manage cravings for those dealing with drug and alcohol addiction. Another approach centers on strengthening communication and attachment patterns to address family conflict, abandonment concerns, and relationship-related stress.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. Suzanne will work with each person to figure out which techniques match their goals, values, and daily routine. She adjusts methods as progress is made and checks in regularly to make sure the plan still fits.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for deeper conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can fit a tight schedule or limited bandwidth, live chat offers a quicker check-in, and text messaging can provide short, ongoing support between meetings. These formats make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life, especially for people managing caregiving, work, or long commutes.