Susan Pittman

Susan Pittman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Indiana with 14 years of professional experience and eight years practicing as an LCSW. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and problems with motivation and confidence. She also addresses related concerns such as abandonment, caregiving stress, commitment and control issues, and recovery from substance problems.

In sessions she keeps conversation direct and practical. She listens to what matters most and helps people notice patterns that get in the way. Together they identify small, manageable steps to test new ways of responding to problems. The approach is straightforward and focused on usable changes rather than long lectures.

Susan draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide work on mood, anxiety, and trauma-related concerns. She explains options clearly and uses methods that match a person’s goals and pace. Clients get explanations of why a suggested exercise might help and what to expect from trying it.

Her experience includes supporting people through life transitions such as divorce and caregiving strain, and addressing personality-related concerns like avoidant or dependent styles. She also works with issues tied to aging, fatherhood, forgiveness, and recovery from disruptive mood or substance use problems.

Sessions are conducted in English and carried out from Indiana. Prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. The practice uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time.

How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on changing unhelpful patterns in thinking and behavior. One common approach teaches skills to notice anxious or negative thoughts, test them, and practice alternatives. This helps with worry, low mood, and problems that keep repeating in relationships.

Another useful method works with reactions to trauma by helping people gradually face difficult memories or reminders in a controlled way. That approach aims to reduce the power of those memories and improve daily functioning without pushing beyond what someone can handle.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will explain options, invite questions, and adjust methods based on a person’s goals and tolerance for change. Together they decide which techniques fit the problem at hand and how fast to move.

Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins during transitional periods. Video sessions let nonverbal cues be part of the work, while audio-only meetings can be shorter or require less bandwidth. Licensed professionals can help match the session type to practical needs and daily routines.