Sue De Santo
Have you ever felt like you were busy doing all the things you thought would bring you a happy life, yet felt alone and disconnected from yourself and others? These feelings are often when people turn to alcohol, drugs, food, shopping or relationships to try to create those feelings of happiness, contentment and joy. It can work for a short time however the key to moving forward is to understand the reasons we seek out these distractions.
My goal is to ensure that each client has tools they need to ensure they are feeling there best and reach a point where they no longer need my services.
When we strengthen the relationship with ourselves, the outer world becomes much more balanced and fulfilling. Through slowing down and reconnecting with our mind, body and spirit we can feel more confident to face life events with a more stable and hopeful core sense of self. I specialize in treating relationship issues, addiction/substance abuse, depression, anxiety, job related issues, couples treatment and divorce recovery
First session
In our first session together, we will start with a little breathing and brief introductions, then we will discuss what challenges brought you into counseling at this time. This will help us create a plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
Strengths
I specialize in treating Adults over 18 years old, with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, job related issues, recovery issues around alcohol and drugs, couples treatment and divorce recovery. I use a variety of methods, such as Internal Family Systems, mindfulness and family systems to assist clients in feeling more grounded, connected and secure within themselves in order to navigate an ever changing world.
Ideal clients
I see clients from 20 years old to 85 years old, wanting to improve their relationships with themselves and others. Also, working with clients that are going through major life transitions, new marriage, new baby, empty nesters, retirement and community living. Currently, I am Not seeing couples, only individuals.
Treatment methods
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
I use several models but IFS if the framework I use to outline my sessions.
Location
Virtual sessions
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Licensed in
- CaliforniaLicense 94684
- IllinoisLicense 149005709