Susan Wolanyk, LPCC, LMHC

Susan Wolanyk is a licensed professional counselor (LPCC) and a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Ohio with 13 years of clinical experience. She focuses on common but heavy problems like stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addiction, and anger. Susan aims to make therapy practical and approachable for people feeling overwhelmed or stuck.

She blends cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with client-centered techniques to help people change unhelpful thoughts and build on their strengths. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas are used when someone needs to find momentum or set small, practical goals. Trauma-focused methods are available for those coping with past abuse or post-traumatic stress.

Susan draws on work with diverse communities and on her own family history as a third-generation immigrant. That experience informs her sensitivity to multicultural concerns, immigration issues, and the stresses caregivers and older adults may face. She also supports people dealing with midlife transitions, career questions, and relationship communication problems.

Sessions can include practical skill building, thought-challenging exercises, goal setting, and discussions that honor a person’s background and values. Her style is patient, hopeful, and straightforward - she helps people notice small changes that add up.

She offers therapy by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging so people can choose what fits their schedule. Getting started is a matter of selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a time with the therapist.

How Susan’s Methods Work Online

CBT focuses on noticing and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Online CBT sessions often include simple exercises, thought records, and practice tasks between meetings to reduce anxiety, depression, and panic symptoms. Client-centered therapy centers on listening and validation, helping people feel heard and better able to consider options; it can be especially helpful for grief, low self-esteem, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, try a few techniques, and adjust based on what feels useful. Clients and the therapist decide together whether to emphasize CBT skills, motivational strategies, or trauma-focused work as needs become clearer.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make therapy more flexible. Video lets people work face-to-face when interaction and nonverbal cues matter. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging allow brief check-ins, quick problem-solving, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options let people fit therapy into busy lives and try different ways of connecting to find what works best.