Susan Soares, LCSW
Warm, relational LCSW for families and adults
- Child and family focus
- Trauma and anxiety support
- CBT DBT informed therapy
About Susan Soares
Susan Soares is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Indiana with 17 years of experience supporting children, families, and adults through a wide range of life challenges. She has worked in school-based settings and brings a particular commitment to helping young people and their families create healthier, more resilient lives. Her practice also includes adults coping with anxiety, depression, PTSD and related concerns, as well as issues around parenting, relationships, grief, and self-esteem.
She describes her counseling style as relational and warm, favoring a relaxed atmosphere where people feel heard and able to explore their experiences. Her approach balances sensitivity with firmness, aiming to help clients make meaningful changes while honoring emotional safety. Susan emphasizes healing that addresses mind, body, and spirit, believing that well-being emerges when those aspects are balanced.
Susan uses evidence-informed methods tailored to each person and draws on a range of clinical tools to address trauma, stress, attachment and family dynamics, ADHD, and career or life transitions. She encourages those taking the step toward therapy by offering collaborative, practical support and a steady presence as clients work toward their goals.
She describes her counseling style as relational and warm, favoring a relaxed atmosphere where people feel heard and able to explore their experiences. Her approach balances sensitivity with firmness, aiming to help clients make meaningful changes while honoring emotional safety. Susan emphasizes healing that addresses mind, body, and spirit, believing that well-being emerges when those aspects are balanced.
Susan uses evidence-informed methods tailored to each person and draws on a range of clinical tools to address trauma, stress, attachment and family dynamics, ADHD, and career or life transitions. She encourages those taking the step toward therapy by offering collaborative, practical support and a steady presence as clients work toward their goals.
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.
Is Susan Soares a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW. License details: IN LCSW 34006853A.
In which languages does Susan Soares provide therapy?
Susan Soares provides therapy 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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.
Approaches That Guide Online Therapy
Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist follows the client's lead and supports personal growth. This approach is useful for people seeking a collaborative space to explore feelings, identity, and interpersonal patterns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes by teaching practical skills and structured strategies.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) blends acceptance and change strategies and includes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT can help people who struggle with intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and impulse control.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and typically unfolds through collaboration. The therapist works with each person to consider needs, goals, and preferences, adapting methods so therapy feels useful and manageable.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit support into a busy life or to access therapy from different locations. Licensed professionals can use these options to deliver the same core therapeutic work as in-person sessions while tailoring interaction style to each client's needs.