Therapist profile
Susan Csank, LISW
Ohio
LISW in Ohio - addiction and relationships
Continue with SusanWhere Susan stands
- Credentials
- LISW
- License
- LISW, Ohio / I.0009897
- NPI
- 1548498553
- Experience
- 23 years
- Languages
- Estonian
- Location
- Ohio
About
- Motivational Interviewing
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Susan
Susan Csank is an LISW - Licensed Independent Social Worker in Ohio with 23 years of experience. She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, trauma, depression, grief, and codependency. Sessions focus on practical skills and clearer communication rather than labels or quick fixes.
Susan draws on client-centered work to listen and follow what matters most to each person. She mixes in cognitive behavioral ideas to notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Motivational Interviewing supports people who feel stuck or unsure about change.
In sessions she offers straightforward feedback and teaches coping skills you can try between meetings. She also works with friends and family affected by someone else's addiction, addressing codependency and communication problems. The aim is to build clearer boundaries and reduce overwhelm at home.
Susan has long experience in both individual and group settings and brings practical techniques from addiction counseling and mental health work. She uses mindfulness practices to help people stay present when emotions run high. She explains tools in plain language and practices them together with the client.
Her approach is collaborative and step-by-step. Expect direct discussion of goals, simple homework to practice skills, and attention to relationships and family of origin issues that keep patterns repeating. Sessions are offered in English, and she also speaks Estonian.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to you. It helps when someone needs straightforward attention to their goals and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thought patterns and behaviors and breaks them into small, testable steps to change how you feel. DBT - Dialectical Behavior Therapy combines skills for managing intense emotion with practical coping techniques for relationships and distress.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and comfort with different techniques. That can mean trying one method for a few sessions and adjusting if it doesn't feel helpful.
The practical benefit of online therapy is fitting sessions into everyday life. It can make it easier to schedule regular meetings around work or caregiving. Confirm the current session formats before booking, since the available options were not specified in the provided details. Many people find shorter check-ins or phone conversations useful when they need a quick reset, while video sessions can allow for more interactive skill practice.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
Estonian
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to codependency?
She works with people dealing with codependency, communication problems, and the stress of supporting someone with addiction.
What style of therapy does she use in sessions?
She combines client-centered listening with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to teach skills and explore motivation for change.
How many years has she practiced?
She brings 23 years of clinical experience in mental health and addiction counseling.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LISW - Licensed Independent Social Worker based in Ohio.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English, and she also speaks Estonian.
What session formats does she provide?
Please confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the provided details.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.