- Stress and anxiety
- LGBTQ concerns
- Social anxiety
About Susan
Susan Hewitt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 27 years of experience. She practices in Indiana and works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, compassion fatigue, and issues affecting LGBTQ people. Susan also lists relationship strain and social anxiety and phobia among her focus areas.
Susan uses a whole-person perspective that links mental and physical wellbeing and personal beliefs. She explains things plainly and helps people name what feels off, whether it is panic, persistent worry, or trouble speaking up in groups. Sessions often include practical steps to reduce symptoms and rebuild confidence in everyday situations.
Her background includes work in inpatient and outpatient settings, school-based roles, and integration with primary care clinics. That variety has shaped an approach grounded in real-world problems like panic attacks, mood swings, and communication breakdowns. She has also supported people dealing with grief, religious trauma, and compassion fatigue.
Susan has experience supporting people who identify as LGBTQ and addresses the unique stresses that can come with that identity. She also helps clients facing divorce, separation, forgiveness issues, and questions about life purpose and self-worth. Her focus includes practical skills for coping with guilt, shame, and low self-regard.
Sessions are described in straightforward terms and aim to help people take small, clear steps forward. To begin, Susan asks clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial meeting. The subscription-based model for sessions can be canceled at any time.
Approaches Susan Uses and how online sessions work
Susan describes her work as connecting mind, body, and spirit and using evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms. One common approach focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that feed anxiety and panic. This helps people reduce worry and respond differently in social situations.Another practical approach centers on skills training for emotion regulation and coping. These techniques teach breathing, grounding, and pacing strategies that aim to lessen the intensity of panic attacks and overwhelming emotion. They are useful when someone needs clear steps to manage strong feelings in the moment.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Susan works collaboratively with clients to choose methods that match their concerns, goals, and preferences. She reviews what is working and adjusts the plan as sessions continue.
If you prefer to meet remotely, confirm the exact session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a break, not needing to travel, or choosing a phone option when video would be difficult. These practical benefits help people keep momentum while they work through anxiety, panic, and social fears.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
27+ years
Listed in
Kentucky, Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Susan works with stress, anxiety, depression, compassion fatigue, relationship strain, and social anxiety and phobia. She also addresses issues like panic attacks, mood disorders, and life purpose.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses a whole-person approach that connects mind, body, and spirit and focuses on practical steps people can use day to day. Sessions are described in plain language and aim to reduce symptoms and build coping skills.
What is her experience?
She has 27 years of practice including inpatient and outpatient settings, roles in schools, and work integrated with primary care clinics.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Indiana and Kentucky and practices in Indiana.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.