Susan Wildemann , LCSW

Susan Wildemann is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 33 years of professional experience offering psychotherapy from her base in New York. She earned a Master of Social Work from Boston University and has spent her career supporting people through a wide range of emotional and life challenges. Her practice addresses depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, family issues, and struggles with sleep and self-esteem. She has also worked extensively with individuals with intellectual disabilities and with caregivers managing stress and chronic health conditions.

Susan describes her therapeutic approach as warm, interactive, and rooted in respect and sensitivity. She avoids stigmatizing labels and individualizes treatment plans to reflect each person’s unique needs. Her work integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques, humanistic perspectives, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused strategies to help clients develop practical skills, increase insight, and build resilience.

Susan aims to create an empowering space for people who are ready to pursue a more fulfilling life. She emphasizes collaboration and support as clients take steps toward change and improved well-being.

Therapeutic approaches and online options

Susan often draws on cognitive behavioral therapy - a practical, skills-focused approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to manage anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Mindfulness therapy is used alongside CBT to teach present-moment awareness and stress-reduction techniques that can support emotion regulation and improve sleep and coping. Given her work with trauma, Trauma-Focused Therapy is also a core element for those processing past harms - it focuses on stabilizing symptoms, processing traumatic memories at a pace the person can tolerate, and building safety and resilience.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Susan works collaboratively with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors treatment plans and adjusts strategies over time based on progress and feedback.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access a licensed professional from different locations while working toward meaningful change.