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Susan Hull, LISW

  • Experience17 years
  • LocationOhio
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Susan

Susan Hull is a licensed clinical social worker in Ohio who blends compassionate care with practical, evidence-informed methods to support adults facing difficult emotional challenges.

Background and approach

With 17 years of practice, she helps people work through depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and issues with self-esteem, drawing on approaches that encourage deeper self-understanding and lasting coping skills. Her LISW credential reflects her clinical training and authorization to provide psychotherapy in Ohio.

She frequently addresses attachment difficulties, mood disorders, and the stresses that accompany caregiving, addiction recovery, and life transitions. Her work also includes focused support around abandonment, communication problems, guilt and shame, and crisis-related concerns such as first responder and veteran issues.

Susan approaches therapeutic work with a goal of building resilience, improving emotional regulation, and fostering healthier relationships to oneself and others. Therapy with Susan emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies tailored to each person’s needs.

She creates a respectful space for clients to explore painful experiences, process grief or trauma, and develop new patterns of thinking and behavior that align with their values and goals.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care



Internal Family Systems (IFS) helps people explore internal multiplicity by gently identifying and dialoguing with different parts of the self, which can aid in processing trauma, shame, and conflicted emotions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding relational patterns and how early bonds influence current relationships, useful for addressing attachment issues, communication problems, and prolonged grief. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, giving clients space to guide the pace of therapy while the therapist offers validation and reflective feedback.

Susan approaches finding the right method as a collaborative process. She works with each client to clarify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, and together they adjust techniques over time so the therapy aligns with evolving needs. The aim is to combine practical skills, self-exploration, and relational insight in ways that suit the individual.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling and different communication styles. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and access a licensed professional from home or another convenient location.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Susan commonly address in therapy?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, and addictions, as well as related topics like codependency and panic attacks.
What therapeutic styles does she use in sessions?
Susan integrates client-centered principles with approaches such as Internal Family Systems, attachment-based work, CBT, and DBT to tailor therapy to each person’s needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional experience providing psychotherapy and related support to adults facing a variety of emotional and life challenges.
Where is Susan licensed to practice and what are her credentials?
She holds an LISW and practices in Ohio; her credential is listed as OH LISW I.1101202-SUPV.
Does she offer therapy in languages other than English or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working together?
Susan provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences for remote care.
How are fees and subscriptions handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English