- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Blended family issues
- Co-parenting and transition
About Susan
Susan LeClair is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Connecticut with 22 years of clinical experience. She has worked in crisis intervention and with concerns such as depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, and parenting challenges. Susan also lists blended family issues among her focus areas and works with people navigating co-parenting, divorce, and stephousehold changes.
Her style is direct and practical. Sessions focus on identifying small, doable steps people can try between meetings. She uses Solution-Focused Therapy to notice what is already working and build from those strengths. Conversations tend to be action-oriented and goal-focused rather than long on theory.
Susan has experience with issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity, domestic violence, and fertility or adoption concerns. She aims to be straightforward and nonjudgmental, and will refer clients elsewhere when a different type of expertise is needed. The bio lists work with individuals, couples, and families, so her background covers a range of relational situations.
In sessions she helps people set concrete goals, reduce immediate stress, and practice communication strategies that fit daily life. She also addresses longer standing patterns such as attachment or abandonment concerns by breaking them into manageable problems to solve. Many people come to her with life transitions and want practical ways to cope.
Susan asks prospective clients to use the online intake flow to match and schedule a first appointment. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Approach and practical online care
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on what is already working. It helps people set clear, short-term goals and identify small steps to move toward those goals. This approach suits problems that need practical fixes, like communication issues or stress management.Sessions also draw on straightforward problem-solving for relationship and parenting concerns. That involves breaking larger issues into manageable tasks and practicing new behaviors between meetings to see what helps most.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to figure out which methods match their goals and preferences. Together they will test what helps and adjust the plan as needed.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and let people meet without a commute. These practical benefits help therapy fit into everyday life without promising a particular format.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
Susan works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship problems, parenting challenges, and blended family issues among other concerns.
How would she describe her therapy style?
She uses a practical, solution-focused approach that emphasizes small steps and concrete goals to address current problems.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 22 years of experience in clinical settings, including crisis intervention and relational work.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Connecticut.
Which languages are supported and can she work with clients abroad?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current online session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling an initial session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.