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Susan Pagels

LCPC, 25 years of experience

Warm
Intelligent
Authentic
Virtual
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About me

We all struggle with obstacles that seem insurmountable but I believe everyone has the power within themselves to reach for the stars. Sometimes it takes baby steps and often we need someone we can trust to lend a helping hand. I will be there to listen and offer that hand. I am an empathetic, mental health professional with 20 years experience counseling children, adolescents and adults. . I welcome diversity and am experienced servicing the LGBTQ community. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I am highly accomplished in dealing with mood disorders, childhood trauma, ADHD, ODD and PTSD.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

Mood disorders - anxiety, depression, Bipolar. Trauma and PTSD. I also work well with children and adolescents.

Specialties

Top specialties

Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD

Other specialties

ADHD
Bipolar Disorder
Child or Adolescent
Dissociative Disorders
LGBTQ
Mood Disorders
Self Esteem
Sexual Abuse

I identify as

White
Woman

Serves ages

Adults (18 to 64)
Children (6 to 12)
Teenagers (13 to 17)

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offers a range of benefits for mental and emotional well-being It involves a structured, approach, focusing on specific goals and outcomes and teaches practical strategies to manage negative thinking, emotions, and behaviors. It also helps people identify and challenge distorted thoughts, leading to better emotional control and empowers clients to learn to become their own person by gaining insight into how their thoughts influence feelings and actions

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

Illinois

Accepts cash

$130/session
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