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- EMDR
- Psychodynamic work
- Trauma focus
About Susan
LCPC in Illinois with 20 years of professional counseling experience. Susan Zacharias focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She offers straightforward, practical work that aims to clarify problems and take manageable steps forward.
Susan has a long background in health care and two decades specifically in counseling. She pays attention to the person sitting across from her and prefers methods that fit the individual rather than a single technique for everyone. Sessions may include EMDR or guided imagery when these approaches seem helpful, along with other clinical tools and educational materials.
She views recovery and change as a mix of practical strategies and personal meaning. Susan may suggest handouts to guide a session or for later review. She recognizes 12-step programs as helpful for some people facing addictive compulsions, while noting they are not the right choice for everyone.
In session she listens for deeper concerns and uses approaches that reveal those issues so work can move more quickly. Her style is observational and pragmatic: she notices patterns, offers options, and adjusts methods to fit the person’s needs.
People who come with stress, anxiety, trauma history, low self-esteem, depression, or major life transitions will find sessions focused on identifying what’s most disruptive now and building steps to respond. The emphasis is on clear explanations, practical resources, and collaborative selection of techniques.
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How EMDR and trauma-focused care translate to online work
EMDR involves guided eye movements or other bilateral stimulation to help process distressing memories. It is often used for trauma and abuse to reduce the intensity of upsetting images and body reactions.Psychodynamic therapy looks at patterns that repeat across relationships and life events. It helps people notice recurring thoughts and feelings so they can make different choices in daily life.
Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on the effects of traumatic experiences and on practical ways to reduce symptoms and improve coping. It emphasizes working through specific memories and reactions tied to past events.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, symptoms, and preferences, then recommend which methods to try first. Adjustments happen as needed so the plan fits how a person responds.
Confirm the session formats available before booking since formats are not specified here. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Discussing practical matters such as session length, whether to use video, and how to handle EMDR adaptations is part of the first appointments.
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Areas of expertise
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.
What methods does she use in sessions?
Her work draws from EMDR, psychodynamic therapy, and trauma-focused approaches, plus other techniques as needed.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional counseling experience and a longer history in health care.
What are her credential and location details?
She is an LCPC licensed in Illinois and practices there.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.