Susan Lipkin

Susan Lipkin is a licensed independent social worker with decades of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, and anger. She writes plainly and listens first, focusing on what each person brings and what they already know that helps. Her approach is collaborative and respectful of the client’s pace and goals.

Susan earned a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work and has been a licensed clinical social worker since 1988, with independent licensure granted in 1999. She has worked in a range of settings including community mental health centers, psychiatric hospitals, veterans services, and seven years in private practice. That variety shaped a flexible, practical approach to everyday problems.

In sessions she starts by hearing what matters most to the client and then matches methods to those needs. She often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when it fits, alongside client-centered and mindfulness techniques. Motivational interviewing and narrative methods are other tools she draws on depending on the issue.

Susan has considerable experience supporting people who survived sexual and physical abuse, those facing domestic violence, and people coping with military-related trauma and infertility-related distress. She has also worked with older adults on aging-related concerns and with people managing chronic illness and caregiver stress.

Her style is warm and nonjudgmental. She aims to give straightforward guidance, help people build coping skills, and support clearer communication in relationships. To begin, she asks clients about their priorities and shapes sessions around practical steps forward.

Practical therapy approaches for online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to what each person says matters most. It helps people feel heard and decide what change looks like for them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches skills to shift unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and anger. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple awareness skills to reduce reactivity and improve stress management.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan based on what helps. That collaborative process means techniques can change over time as needs shift.

Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find remote sessions helpful for staying consistent while balancing work, family, and health commitments.