Susan Hull, LISW

Susan Hull is a licensed independent social worker who uses practical therapy to help people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and trauma. She offers straightforward support for common and complex struggles. Her approach centers on helping people feel steadier and more able to cope.

Susan draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, attachment-focused ideas, and client-centered listening. She helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. She also pays attention to how past relationships affect current feelings and choices.

With 17 years of experience, Susan has worked with people dealing with addictions, caregiver strain, and the aftermath of trauma. She brings calm and patience to conversations about panic attacks, mood shifts, or problems with self-worth. She also addresses concerns related to first responder and veteran experiences.

Susan helps people manage life changes such as serious illness, loss, or the stress that comes from intense caregiving. She also supports those coping with codependency, communication problems, and feelings of guilt or shame. Sessions focus on practical steps and realistic goals.

Her work combines skills training, mindful awareness, and empathic listening. People leave with tools to handle difficult moments and clearer plans for moving forward. Susan practices in Ohio and conducts sessions in English.

How evidence-based methods work in online therapy

CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. It is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and problems with mood. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current reactions and helps people build more secure ways of relating. It can be useful for abandonment, attachment issues, and relationship-driven distress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and creating a nonjudgmental space where people set the pace and goals for their work.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that fit each person's needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean combining CBT skills with mindfulness practice or using attachment ideas to guide how sessions unfold.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for different schedules and needs. Video calls allow for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging support brief check-ins or ongoing reflection between longer sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent when life is busy or unpredictable.