Susan Hull, LISW
Compassionate therapist focused on practical change
Details
| Name | Susan Hull |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LISW |
| Based in | Ohio |
| Licensed in | Ohio |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 17 |
About Susan
Susan Hull is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) practicing in Ohio. She has 17 years of experience helping adults work through stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, and concerns about self-esteem. Her style is warm and direct, aiming to make therapy practical and understandable for people under strain.
Susan draws on Narrative therapy to help people tell and rethink the stories they carry about themselves. She also uses Attachment-based and Client-centered approaches to explore how close relationships shape feelings and behavior.
Background and approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools are added when people need clear skills for mood, panic, or coping with strong emotions. In sessions she focuses on concrete steps and real-life changes. That might mean identifying patterns that keep someone stuck, practicing new ways to manage anxiety or panic, or working through grief and caregiver stress.
She also supports those facing addiction, codependency, or the effects of trauma and abuse. Susan has worked with first responders and military veterans, and she offers experience with cancer, hospice, and end-of-life counseling. Her approach is steady and collaborative - she listens first, then helps people find workable next steps.
People meet her for short-term skills work or longer-term exploration. Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief among the things Susan works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Women's issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Susan among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Susan among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Susan among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Susan among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Susan among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Susan among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Susan among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Susan among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Susan among the ways she works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Susan among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Susan 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 Susan directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative and Skills Work Translate Online
Susan uses Narrative Therapy and Attachment-based ideas alongside Client-centered care to guide online work. Narrative Therapy helps people notice the stories they tell about themselves and try different meanings. It can be useful for grief, identity questions, and patterns that cause distress. Attachment-based work looks at how early and current relationships shape emotion and behavior, which can help with abandonment, trust, and caregiver stress.She pairs those approaches with practical CBT or DBT strategies when needed to manage symptoms like panic, mood swings, or addictive urges. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative step. The therapist will listen to goals and preferences, then try methods that fit the person's needs and life circumstances rather than insisting on one way of working.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls work well for deeper conversations and skill practice. Phone sessions can fit a break at work or quieter moments when video isn't convenient. Live chat and text messaging suit short check-ins, quick coping suggestions, and ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules while keeping work focused on real problems and usable skills.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does she commonly address?
Susan helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem issues, addictions, and compassion fatigue. She also works with challenges like abandonment, attachment issues, and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style combines Narrative, Attachment-based, and Client-centered ideas with practical CBT and DBT skills when needed. Sessions focus on understanding personal stories and learning tools to cope with mood and panic.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of clinical experience working with adults facing mood disorders, trauma, addiction, and life transitions. That background includes work with first responders and veterans.
Where is she licensed and located?
Susan is a Licensed Independent Social Worker, LISW, licensed in Ohio and practices with that credential in the state.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different schedules and preferences.
How does cost and billing work?
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?
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