Therapist profile
Susanne "Susy" Hoben, LCPC
Illinois
LCPC in Illinois - Relationships and Self-esteem
Continue with SusanneWhere Susanne stands
- Credentials
- LCPC
- License
- LCPC, Illinois / 180012219
- NPI
- 1659701514
- Experience
- 13 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Codependency patterns
- Communication skills
About Susanne
Susanne "Susy" Hoben is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 13 years of professional experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. Susy also addresses issues that often sit beneath those problems, such as codependency, attachment and abandonment concerns, and challenges around communication and commitment.
Her sessions are conversational and straightforward. She helps people talk through what feels stuck, sort out priorities, and try small, practical changes between meetings. Susy pays attention to how patterns show up in relationships and daily life rather than using abstract labels alone.
She brings experience supporting people who are coping with caregiver stress, blended family dynamics, body image worries, and the effects of co-morbidity. Susy is also familiar with concerns related to autism and Asperger syndrome, avoidant and dependent personality patterns, and some alternative sexuality and kink communities.
Susy aims to reduce overwhelm by breaking problems into manageable steps. She works collaboratively to set goals and to build skills for clearer communication and firmer boundaries. Clients can expect a steady, practical approach that focuses on what works in everyday life.
Sessions are conducted in English and based in Illinois. The first step is a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session, which helps clarify priorities and practical next steps.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Susy uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people change patterns that cause stress and relationship strain. One approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors; that helps when anxiety, low self-esteem, or avoidance get in the way of daily functioning. Another approach focuses on patterns in relationships and attachment - looking at how early losses or fears of abandonment affect current choices and interactions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Susy collaborates with each client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She reviews what has or has not helped before and adjusts the focus as progress unfolds.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people use audio-only meetings if that is a better fit for their day or bandwidth. The practical aim is to make therapy manageable and relevant to everyday routines.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also addresses related issues like codependency, attachment, and communication difficulties.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is conversational and practical. She focuses on clear steps, problem solving, and improving communication rather than on abstract theory.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience as an LCPC. That background informs how she helps people manage everyday stressors and relationship patterns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Illinois.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted. Prospective clients should confirm location requirements before booking.
How are sessions scheduled and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Confirm specific pricing details during the matching process.
What is the process to get started?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That initial step helps identify goals and next steps.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.