Susan Soares, LCSW
Indiana LCSW focused on family and healing
- Child and family focus
- Warm relational approach
- CBT and DBT informed
About Susan Soares
Susan Soares is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana with 17 years of experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. She has worked in school-based settings and brings a strong commitment to helping children and their families build healthier, more resilient lives while also supporting adult clients through a range of emotional and behavioral concerns. Susan has experience working with diagnoses such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress, and she approaches each client with attention to the whole person - mind, body, and spirit.
Susan’s counseling style is warm and relational, favoring a relaxed, down-to-earth atmosphere where clients can feel genuinely heard. She balances sensitivity with clear, grounded guidance, believing that therapeutic progress often comes from both compassion and structure. Her sessions aim to create a space where difficult topics can be addressed thoughtfully and where practical strategies for coping and growth are introduced when appropriate.
Susan values partnering with clients through change and recovery, walking alongside them as they work toward the life they want. Her focus on family systems and individual strengths supports people facing stress, trauma, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, and life transitions. She looks forward to meeting prospective clients when they are ready to begin their work.
Susan’s counseling style is warm and relational, favoring a relaxed, down-to-earth atmosphere where clients can feel genuinely heard. She balances sensitivity with clear, grounded guidance, believing that therapeutic progress often comes from both compassion and structure. Her sessions aim to create a space where difficult topics can be addressed thoughtfully and where practical strategies for coping and growth are introduced when appropriate.
Susan values partnering with clients through change and recovery, walking alongside them as they work toward the life they want. Her focus on family systems and individual strengths supports people facing stress, trauma, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, and life transitions. She looks forward to meeting prospective clients when they are ready to begin their work.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Susan Soares have?
Susan Soares has 17 years of experience as a therapist.
Is Susan Soares a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW. License details: IN LCSW 34006853A.
In which languages does Susan Soares provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Susan Soares located?
Susan Soares is located in Indiana.
How can I work with Susan Soares as my therapist?
You can work with Susan Soares through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Susan Soares work with international clients?
Susan Soares does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Susan Soares cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Susan Soares integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) into her online practice. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, empathetic relationship where the client sets the pace and the therapist offers supportive listening and reflection - this approach helps people feel understood and fosters self-directed growth. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors; it is practical and skill-based, often used for issues like anxiety, depression, and stress management.
She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) techniques when appropriate, teaching skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness - these tools can be especially helpful for clients navigating intense emotions or relationship challenges. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process - Susan works with each person to tailor methods to their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy with Susan is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility around work, family, and mobility. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try different session formats, and access support from home or wherever a client is comfortable receiving therapy.