Susan Williams, LCSW
Goal-focused therapy for lasting change
- CBT informed care
- Individuals couples families
- Addiction anxiety depression
About Susan Williams
Susan Williams is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with 20 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through a wide range of concerns. Her work commonly focuses on challenges such as addictions, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, mood disorders, relationship stress, self-esteem concerns, and trauma-related experiences.
She holds a Master of Social Work degree from Loyola University-Chicago, a graduate program that prepares clinicians to assess emotional, relational, and life stressors and to provide structured, supportive therapy. In sessions, Susan draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify and rework unhelpful thought patterns, along with emotion-focused and solution-focused strategies that strengthen emotional understanding while keeping therapy practical and goal-oriented.
Susan’s aim is to help clients clarify meaningful goals, build a sense of empowerment, and take steady steps toward positive change. Therapy with her emphasizes self-discovery and increased self-awareness, while also gently challenging the negative beliefs and patterns that can keep people feeling stuck. She approaches the process as a collaborative effort that supports healing, growth, and forward movement.
She holds a Master of Social Work degree from Loyola University-Chicago, a graduate program that prepares clinicians to assess emotional, relational, and life stressors and to provide structured, supportive therapy. In sessions, Susan draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify and rework unhelpful thought patterns, along with emotion-focused and solution-focused strategies that strengthen emotional understanding while keeping therapy practical and goal-oriented.
Susan’s aim is to help clients clarify meaningful goals, build a sense of empowerment, and take steady steps toward positive change. Therapy with her emphasizes self-discovery and increased self-awareness, while also gently challenging the negative beliefs and patterns that can keep people feeling stuck. She approaches the process as a collaborative effort that supports healing, growth, and forward movement.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Susan Williams have?
Susan Williams has 20 years of experience.
Is Susan Williams a licensed therapist?
Yes. Susan Williams is licensed as an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). License: WI LCSW 8599 - 123.
In which languages does Susan Williams provide therapy?
Susan Williams provides therapy in English.
Where is Susan Williams located?
Susan Williams is located in Wisconsin.
How can I work with Susan Williams as my therapist?
You can work with Susan Williams through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what feels most comfortable and what fits your schedule.
Does Susan Williams work with international clients?
Yes. Susan Williams works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Susan Williams cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors like your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care
Susan Williams integrates structured and supportive methods that can work especially well in online therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence one another. It helps clients practice new ways of responding to stressors and challenge patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem.She also draws from attachment-based therapy, which looks at how early and current relationship experiences shape connection, trust, and emotional safety. This approach can be useful for relationship concerns, family-of-origin stress, and the impact of trauma. Mindfulness therapy may also be incorporated to help clients build steadier awareness of emotions and body cues, creating space to respond rather than react during difficult moments.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Susan collaborates with clients to clarify goals, identify what has and has not helped before, and tailor the pace and focus of sessions to fit each person’s needs and preferences.
Online therapy adds practical flexibility, making it easier to stay consistent even with a busy schedule. Clients can connect with Susan through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, choosing the format that best supports comfort, access, and momentum between sessions.