- Years in practice
- 30
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- New Jersey
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Susan
Susan Fink is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30 years of practice in New Jersey. She focuses on practical help for everyday problems. Her work often centers on stress, anxiety, relationships, self esteem, depression, and parenting concerns.
Susan uses a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate style. She listens to what matters most and tailors conversations to each person. Sessions aim to clarify priorities and try manageable steps forward rather than large, abstract plans.
Background and approach
Many people come for help with caregiver stress and communication problems. Susan breaks issues down into concrete behaviors and routines you can try between sessions. She supports parents who feel overwhelmed and helps them find ways to manage day-to-day demands.
The approach is collaborative. Susan works with each person to develop a plan that fits their life and goals. She emphasizes small changes that build confidence and motivation.
She offers a steady presence for people making a change. Susan encourages practical problem solving, skills practice, and honest conversations about what is and isn't working. If you want clear steps and compassionate support, she aims to provide both.
What Susan works with
Everything Susan lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Susan helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
Evidence-based approaches and online options
Susan draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical work. One common approach she uses emphasizes identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and low mood. This method helps people notice patterns, try alternative reactions, and measure small improvements.Another approach centers on problem-solving and communication skills for relationship and parenting challenges. Sessions typically teach simple tools for clearer requests, boundary-setting, and managing daily routines. These skills aim to reduce conflict and make caregiving or parenting tasks more manageable.
Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, life context, and preferences, then try approaches that suit those needs. Adjustments happen based on what works and what feels useful to the client.
Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video lets people work face-to-face from different locations, phone can be a shorter check-in or fit a busy day, live chat is useful for focused conversations, and messaging supports ongoing check-ins and homework. These formats make it easier to fit help into a routine while working toward clear, practical changes.
Questions people ask about Susan
What concerns does she work with?
Susan helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and low self esteem. She also focuses on relationship challenges, parenting concerns, caregiver stress, and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is respectful, sensitive, and straightforward. She tailors conversations to each person's needs and focuses on practical steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 30 years of professional experience. That background includes supporting people through common life stresses and mood concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as LCSW, licensed in New Jersey. Her practice is based in New Jersey.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions may be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or via text-based messaging. These options allow flexibility for different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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