Sujata De , LCSW

Sujata De is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Illinois with nine years of professional experience. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support people facing stress, anxiety, grief and loss, anger, depression, and major life transitions. Sujata approaches each person with respect for their own expertise about their life, helping clients identify and build on strengths to move through difficult moments and achieve meaningful change.

Her style emphasizes practical coping strategies alongside empathic listening, so clients learn skills they can apply between sessions while feeling heard and understood during appointments. Sujata recognizes that beginning therapy requires courage and offers a warm, steady presence for those taking that first step. She invites collaboration and hopes to partner with clients to set goals, develop tools for day-to-day challenges, and navigate periods of loss or change.

Sujata holds the LCSW credential, which means Licensed Clinical Social Worker, reflecting specialized training in clinical social work and mental health care. She is accepting new clients, including international clients, and provides services in English. Sujata looks forward to working with individuals ready to explore change and strengthen their coping resources.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Sujata De combines evidence-based therapeutic techniques with a person-centered approach to help clients manage stress, anxiety, and mood concerns. She uses practical, skills-focused strategies that teach coping tools for day-to-day stress, worry, and emotional regulation, helping clients practice techniques that reduce distress and improve functioning.

Alongside skills training, Sujata emphasizes supportive, client-centered work to process grief, anger, and life transitions. This approach centers the client’s story and strengths, creating space to explore emotions, make sense of losses, and develop personalized goals for change. Determining the right mix of techniques is part of the therapeutic process, and Sujata collaborates with each client to tailor interventions to their needs, goals, and preferences.

Online therapy with Sujata is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit consistent care into a busy life, access support from a distance, and continue work between sessions using tools and strategies learned in therapy.