Sus Austill, LCSW

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Narrative-focused LCSW for addiction and trauma

Details

Name	Sus Austill
Credentials	LCSW
Based in	Florida
Licensed in	Florida
Session format	Online
Languages	English, Danish
Years in practice	37

About Sus

Sus Austill is a licensed clinical social worker with 37 years of experience. She brings a practical, narrative-informed approach to sessions and listens closely to each person's story before offering next steps. She works with people dealing with addiction, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and stress.

Parents and caregivers find her helpful when parenting becomes overwhelming or when family relationships feel stuck. She also supports those facing cancer, caregiver strain, and challenges related to identity and isolation.

Background and approach

In sessions she begins by asking about the story that brought someone in. That helps uncover patterns, strengths, and moments worth holding onto. She uses client-centered listening so people feel heard and understood before moving to problem-solving or skill building.

Sus mixes narrative ideas with cognitive-behavioral tools and motivational interviewing. She pairs those with mindfulness practices to help people manage strong feelings and make steady changes. The work often includes practical steps like breaking problems into smaller parts and trying new responses between sessions.

She offers video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging for greater flexibility. Sessions are offered in English and Danish, and she accepts international clients. To begin, a short matching questionnaire helps connect people and schedule the first appointment.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Addictions, LGBT, Trauma and abuse among the things Sus works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Sus among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Sus among the ways she works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Sus among the ways she works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Sus among the ways she works.
Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Sus among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Sus directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Sus directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How narrative and practical therapies work online

Sus often combines Narrative Therapy with Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in online work. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about their lives and looks for alternative storylines that support change. Client-Centered Therapy centers the session on the person’s experience with empathic listening and reflection. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate to decide which combination fits a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. That means checking in about what feels useful and trying practical steps together rather than sticking to a single method.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, ongoing coaching, or when a shorter exchange fits into a busy day. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or travel.

Common questions about this listing

What kinds of concerns does Sus address?

She helps people facing addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, relationship and family tensions, intimacy issues, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is narrative-informed and client-centered, with a focus on listening to each person’s story and finding practical steps forward.

What is her background and experience?

She has 37 years of experience working in mental health and substance use settings and draws on long personal and professional experience with recovery and parenting.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is an LCSW registered in Florida and practices from Florida.

Which languages are supported and can international clients work together?

Sessions are offered in English and Danish, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to start working together?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Contacting this therapist

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