Susan Wolanyk, LPCC, LMHC

Susan Wolanyk welcomes people facing big life shifts and emotional strain. She is an LPCC, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and an LMHC, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, based in Ohio with 13 years of experience. Susan writes in plain terms, offering steady conversation and practical steps for people feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about what comes next.

She draws on a client-centered style that keeps the person and their goals at the center of the work. Sessions emphasize what motivates each person and use practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused strategies. Susan also brings motivational interviewing to conversations about change and uses trauma-focused methods when past events are a primary concern.

Susan has spent years working in community settings with diverse populations, including immigrant groups from many regions. That background shaped her patience for shame, fear, and the slow work of rebuilding trust and direction. She often supports people coping with grief, depression, anxiety, substance concerns, and the complicated feelings that come with midlife shifts.

Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. She helps people set realistic goals, try small experiments, and build on what already works in their lives. The focus is on steady progress rather than quick fixes.

For people balancing caregiving, career decisions, or identity shifts, Susan offers straightforward guidance and practical coping strategies. She aims to help clients find clearer direction and to reclaim energy for the things that matter most.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person's perspective and building on their strengths; it helps people who need a supportive space to sort out feelings and make choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors and uses practical exercises to reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people resolve mixed feelings about change and move toward goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the early work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best for their needs, goals, and preferences. That process can include trying an approach for a few sessions and adjusting based on what helps.

Confirm the current session formats before booking since the biography does not specify them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. It can also help people maintain continuity of care when schedules or location change. Licensed professionals adapt exercises and homework for remote sessions so progress continues even when sitting apart.