Susan Wolanyk greets people with a calm, steady approach.
01About Susan
Susan Wolanyk greets people with a calm, steady approach. She explains things plainly and aims to make therapy feel manageable for worried parents and busy adults. Susan holds LPCC and LMHC credentials and brings 13 years of clinical experience to her work in Ohio.
Susan listens first to what matters most to each person. She focuses on day-to-day coping for stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addictions, and big life changes.
Background and approach
She also supports people facing caregiver strain, aging concerns, cultural adjustments, and the loneliness that can come with transitions. Her style is person-centered and practical. Sessions often begin by identifying what a person most wants to change.
She then draws on cognitive behavioral strategies and solution-focused steps to build small, doable goals. Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps. Susan’s background includes community mental health work with diverse groups and many years of experience helping people manage moderate to severe mental health problems.
She describes her work as a second career after time in corporate roles while raising five children, which shaped a pragmatic, compassionate outlook. In sessions she aims to create a respectful, down-to-earth partnership. The focus is on clear goals, steady progress, and practical tools people can use between sessions.
Her hope is to help clients move from surviving to finding purpose and renewed confidence.
02Credentials
- LPCC (Ohio)
- License E.1100465-SUPV · expires October 2027
- LMHC (New York)
- License 011527 · expires February 2027
- NPI
- 1598191934 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Susan lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Workplace issues
Methods Susan names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Susan names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How therapeutic approaches work online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The therapist follows the person's lead and helps them name what matters. This approach is helpful for people who need emotional support during big life changes or grief.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. Sessions often include practical exercises and small behavioral steps to reduce anxiety or depression. This method works well for managing panic, low mood, and unhelpful thinking patterns.
Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels unsure or conflicted about change. It uses questions and reflection to strengthen motivation and commitment to specific goals like addressing addictions or making life adjustments.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences, and day-to-day realities to decide which methods to use. That choice is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls are close to in-person sessions and are useful for deeper conversations. Phone sessions fit when bandwidth is limited or a quicker check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let people send thoughts between sessions or use short, frequent check-ins to maintain momentum.
05Questions people ask
What problems does she address?
Susan helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, anger, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centered approach combined with cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, solution-focused ideas, and trauma-focused methods to create practical steps forward.
What is her professional background?
She has 13 years of clinical experience working in community settings and with diverse populations, and transitioned into counseling after a corporate career while raising five children.
Where is she licensed and based?
Susan holds LPCC and LMHC credentials and practices from Ohio.
Can sessions be held in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What formats are available for sessions?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; 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, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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