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Susan Lloyd, MA, LCSW, CFRC

Psychotherapy

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ABOUT SUSAN

Susan Lloyd

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience helping individuals on a variety of challenges including addictions, disordered eating, trauma, depression/anxiety, self-esteem, grief/loss, LGBTQI+ identity, career transitions & health concerns.  I received my Bachelor's Degree in Applied Psychology from the University of Illinois at Chicago & Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work from the University of Chicago, School of Social Service Administration (now Crown School of Social Work).  I have worked in corporate, higher education and hospital settings and am amazed by what therapy can bring to someone’s life having experienced this personally and as a practitioner.   

 

I offer an empathetic and warm approach focused on creating an environment of honesty, encouragement and safety to access deeper aspects of oneself and live a more full life. I view therapy as a collaboration where we work together to build upon your personal strengths and resources to heal from loss, trauma and emotional difficulties to let go of old habits and behaviors that are no longer useful. 

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I work from relational, psychodynamic and internal family systems approaches to best meet client goals. I have completed an externship in Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) with its founder, the late Dr. Sue Johnson, in Toronto, Canada.   I am Certified in Assessing and Treating Sexual Issues in Psychotherapy by the Institute for Relational Therapy, a Certified First Responder Counselor (CFRC) and an Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)-trained clinician by EMDRIA, the EMDR International Association.  EMDR is effective for treating trauma, other distressing experiences (PTSD, anxiety, depression and panic disorders) along with negative and limiting belief patterns.

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CONFIDENTIAL SERVICES OFFERED

INDIVIDUAL THERAPY

If you’re looking for individual therapy with someone who cares, then you’ve come to the right place. Let's figure out where you are stuck and uncover your best life. 

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INTIMATE PARTNER THERAPY

In therapy sessions, we’ll work to solve current problems, understand differences and reframe perspectives.   I am educated in sex & sexual health and comfortable talking about these important aspects of life.

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CONTACT ME

My practice is 100% teletherapy-based and our work requires access to the internet and a confidential space during our sessions. 

 

Complete the below form & a message is sent to my confidential email.  Sessions take place over a confidential HIPAA-compliant teletherapy platform. 

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Convenient evening & weekend hours available.

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I am located in Chicago, Illinois. Contact me to see if a mutual time exists for us to work together or with any questions. 

phone & confidential voice mail: 312.304.1036

After submitting this form, I will do my best to respond within 24-hours.

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