Suzanne Shea, LCSW

Suzanne Shea is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida with three years of clinical experience. She helps people who are facing addictions, grief, family conflict, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Suzanne values small steps and practical strategies, and she encourages people to use their own strengths as they work through hard moments.

Before becoming a therapist she ran her own business for about 15 years and worked in sales across several industries. That background shaped her problem-solving style and her focus on realistic, usable plans. In 2020 she went back to school to complete a Master of Social Work so she could pursue a long-held interest in mental health.

In sessions she centers the person’s own story and goals. Conversations aim to build motivation, improve communication, and reduce behaviors that cause harm. She also helps people regain confidence after loss and manage stress tied to caregiving or blended family dynamics.

Suzanne brings attention to patterns that show up across relationships, such as attachment or codependency concerns. She works with practical skills to cope with drug and alcohol addiction and the ripple effects those issues create in family life. Her style is straightforward, encouraging, and focused on steps clients can try between meetings.

If someone is nervous about starting therapy, she acknowledges that first step takes courage and treats beginning work as a team effort. Prospective clients can expect an approach that mixes problem solving and support while honoring what the person already knows about their own life.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on practical steps and measurable change. One common approach Suzanne uses involves teaching skills to manage cravings, urges, and high-risk situations for people dealing with drug or alcohol addiction. These skills can include coping plans, behavior tracking, and short-term strategies to reduce harm.

Another approach emphasizes strengthening communication and addressing patterns that repeat in relationships, such as attachment or codependency. This work helps people notice automatic reactions, try new ways of asking for needs, and set boundaries that feel manageable.

Finding the best method is a collaborative process. Suzanne will talk with each person about their goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. The therapist and client decide together which tools to focus on and how to measure progress.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue work during life transitions without pausing care, while keeping the focus on practical steps that translate into everyday life.