- Years in practice
- 37
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Languages
- English, Danish
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- LGBT
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Sus
Sus Austill is a licensed clinical social worker with 37 years of experience. She combines practical skills and listening to help parents and individuals manage stress, addiction, trauma, and life changes. Sus speaks English and Danish and works with people who are facing grief, mood struggles, or challenging family dynamics.
She draws on therapies that focus on the person in front of her rather than a single method. Sessions emphasize clear steps for coping, time to tell your story, and tools you can use between meetings.
Background and approach
A history of long-term recovery and decades of parenting inform her practical approach to everyday concerns. Sus has worked across outpatient, residential, and inpatient settings helping people with substance use, PTSD and moral injury, ADHD, and relationship issues. She also supports those dealing with caregiver stress, cancer-related worries, and the effects of isolation or life transitions.
Her background includes crisis work and stabilizing people in difficult moments. In a session she may use elements of client-centered listening, cognitive-behavioral techniques to change unhelpful patterns, motivational interviewing to build readiness for change, or narrative tools to reframe painful memories. Mindfulness practices are often included to manage anxiety and improve focus.
People who choose Sus can expect straightforward talk, practical exercises, and an emphasis on what helps at home. She accepts international clients and offers video, phone, chat, and text messaging to make ongoing care fit into busy lives.
What Sus works with
Everything Sus lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Sus helps people with.
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- ADHD
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
Approaches Sus lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that fit parenting, recovery, and trauma online
Sus often blends client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding what matters to the person. It helps when someone needs space to tell their story and be heard without judgment. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches small, practical changes to reduce anxiety, manage mood, or curb unhelpful habits.She also uses mindfulness practices to help people calm racing thoughts and stay present. These techniques can be brief and easily practiced between sessions to manage stress or impulsivity. Together these approaches help with parenting stress, addiction recovery, trauma responses, and everyday coping by offering both steady support and actionable strategies.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. Sessions can change over time as goals shift and progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and teaching skills. Phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a camera is not wanted. Chat and messaging are helpful for quick check-ins, shorter coaching-style exchanges, or people who prefer writing over speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy family life or a recovery plan.
Questions people ask about Sus
What kinds of concerns does Sus address?
She works with a broad range of issues including addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting, and compassion fatigue.
What is her general therapy style?
Her work is person-focused and practical. Sessions mix listening with tools from client-centered therapy, cognitive-behavioral methods, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative approaches.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 37 years of professional experience and long-term personal recovery, which shape her practical, lived-experience informed approach.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She is licensed as an LCSW in Florida. Sessions are offered to people in Florida and to international clients as noted.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Danish.
What session formats does she use?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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