Susan Wildemann , LCSW

Susan Wildemann is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 33 years of clinical experience. She earned a Master of Social Work from Boston University and has dedicated her career to supporting people through depression, anxiety, relationship challenges and recovery from trauma. She has also worked extensively with individuals who have intellectual disabilities and with those facing complex life stressors.

Her therapeutic presence is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity and compassion while avoiding stigmatizing labels. She blends cognitive-behavioral techniques, humanistic principles, mindfulness practices and solution-focused strategies to create individualized treatment plans. Sessions are tailored to each person’s specific circumstances, priorities and goals so that practical tools and insights align with meaningful change.

Susan encourages collaboration and empowerment as clients navigate grief, parenting stresses, career concerns, chronic health challenges and other transitions. She emphasizes small, manageable steps toward improved coping and emotional balance and offers steady support to those ready to pursue a more fulfilling life.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Susan integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness into online work to address thoughts, behaviors and moment-to-moment awareness. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns so clients can reduce anxiety, manage depression and build practical coping skills. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to help people tolerate difficult emotions, improve sleep and reduce stress.

She also uses solution-focused techniques that concentrate on immediate goals and small steps forward, helping clients identify strengths and actions that produce change. Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process - Susan collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions with licensed professionals offer flexibility in how people connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can fit busy schedules, and live chat or text-based messaging provide shorter, more frequent check-ins. These options make therapy more accessible for those balancing work, family, caregiving or health concerns while maintaining a consistent therapeutic relationship with a trusted therapist.