Susan Beck Case, LCSW

Approaches and online support that fit busy parents

Many clients come for concrete tools to manage stress and anxiety, and Susan draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on symptoms and day-to-day coping. One common approach she uses is problem-focused work that helps identify patterns, set small goals, and practice new behaviors to reduce symptoms like worry or sleeplessness. This kind of work is helpful for anxiety, sleep problems, and managing daily stress.

She also emphasizes trauma-informed care, which means recognizing how past painful events shape present reactions and pacing work so clients feel able to tell their story. That approach is useful for people coping with grief, trauma and abuse, or intense emotional reactions. These methods are adapted to each person's needs rather than fixed to a single format.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and adjust methods over time. Clients and the therapist decide together which techniques feel most helpful for parenting strain, relationship concerns, or life transitions.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules. Video works well for in-depth conversation and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits into a break. Messaging and live chat let people share concerns between sessions or when writing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy family life.