- Anxiety and depression
- LGBTQ+ affirming care
- Work and wellbeing focus
About Susan
Susan "Susie" Maguire is a licensed clinical professional counselor practicing in Illinois. She focuses on helping people manage anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and relationship concerns. Susie emphasizes affirming care for LGBTQ+ clients and supports people facing identity-related questions and life transitions.
She brings 12 years of clinical experience to each appointment. Sessions emphasize clear, practical steps people can try between meetings. She listens for what matters most to each person and helps them set small goals that fit their life.
Susie often works with clients dealing with social anxiety, isolation, and workplace stress. She also supports people coping with postpartum mood changes, seasonal mood shifts, and other mood disorders. Her work includes addressing family of origin issues, caregiver strain, and feelings of guilt or shame.
Her approach is flexible and grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques. In conversation she helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build calmer ways of reacting. She also guides exercises that strengthen self-acceptance and practical relationship skills.
People who choose Susie can expect a respectful, straightforward style. She aims to make sessions useful and understandable. To begin, clients follow the directory matching steps and schedule according to her availability.
Approaches that support mood and identity work
Many of the techniques Susie uses come from evidence-based therapeutic approaches that focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and building new habits. One common approach helps people identify and shift thinking patterns that fuel anxiety and low mood; it teaches practical steps for testing thoughts and trying alternative reactions. Another approach emphasizes behavioral changes such as scheduling pleasant activities, improving sleep, and breaking big problems into small, doable tasks to lift mood and reduce overwhelm.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Susie works collaboratively with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and everyday life. She checks in over time and adjusts techniques when something isn’t helping or when new priorities emerge.
The therapist’s biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue care through life changes and keeps treatment consistent when schedules shift. If you want to explore whether remote or in-person sessions will fit your routine, discuss available formats when you schedule.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship problems, and gender identity questions. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, family of origin issues, postpartum depression, and seasonal mood shifts.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is direct and supportive. Sessions focus on practical steps, building coping skills, and improving how people respond to stressful situations.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working with a wide range of mood and identity concerns. That background informs how she helps people set realistic goals.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds an IL LCPC, which indicates licensure in Illinois. She practices in Illinois and provides services under that credential.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.