Susan Wildemann , LCSW

Susan Wildemann is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 33 years of clinical experience. She holds a Master of Social Work from Boston University and practices in New York State, bringing decades of work with diverse concerns and populations.

Susan addresses a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Her practice also includes family and parenting concerns, caregiver stress and compassion fatigue, chronic pain and illness, sleep difficulties, anger and self-esteem struggles, career-related stress, and work with individuals who have intellectual disabilities, post-traumatic stress, or traumatic brain injury.

Her therapeutic style is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion without relying on stigmatizing labels. She blends cognitive-behavioral techniques with humanistic and mindfulness perspectives and solution-focused methods to tailor treatment to each person. Sessions and treatment plans are individualized to reflect a person’s specific needs and goals. Susan emphasizes collaborative work that supports empowerment and positive change, helping people take steps toward a more fulfilling life while honoring their pace and preferences.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Therapy

Susan often draws on cognitive behavioral therapy - a practical approach that helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT can be useful for treating anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress-related issues by teaching skills for coping and problem solving.

She also integrates mindfulness therapy to help people develop present-moment awareness and skills for managing intense emotions and chronic stress. Mindfulness practices can support regulation, reduce rumination, and improve tolerance for difficult feelings.

Given her work with trauma, trauma-focused therapy is another important part of her toolkit. This approach concentrates on processing traumatic experiences and building strategies to reduce trauma-related symptoms while restoring a sense of safety and control.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Susan works with each person to determine which methods best fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and adapts plans as needs evolve.

Online therapy offers flexible options for connecting - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - so people can access care in ways that fit their schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.