About Ewa
Ewa Susman helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship struggles, trauma and grief. She is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Worker and brings fifteen years of experience in mental health and substance use work. Her style is straightforward and client-centered, focused on practical steps people can use between sessions.
She prefers to work one-on-one, listening to each person’s story and creating clear goals together. Sessions often include learning coping skills for anxiety, planning steps to reduce substance use, or talking through painful events.
Background and approach
Ewa uses plain language and short-term strategies so people can try new ways of handling problems right away. Her background includes extensive clinical experience in counseling and psychotherapy across a range of settings. That history informs how she adapts support to different needs and life circumstances.
She also understands cultural factors, having knowledge of Polish language and culture. Ewa uses a collaborative approach to set priorities and measure progress. She helps people practice tools during sessions and between meetings so change feels steady and manageable.
The work moves at a pace each person can handle. For people who prefer remote care, she offers several online formats. Sessions are designed to fit into busy schedules and to make therapy more accessible for those balancing work, family, and other demands.
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Ewa draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and gradual change. One common approach she uses teaches practical coping skills for anxiety and stress, such as breathing methods, pacing activities, and short behavioral experiments to test new ways of responding. These tools help reduce overwhelm and build confidence in everyday moments.She also uses methods aimed at supporting recovery from addictions by breaking problems into manageable steps, creating safety plans, and practicing relapse prevention strategies. This approach focuses on small, realistic changes and planning for triggers rather than relying on willpower alone.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist works with each person to identify goals, tries methods that fit those goals, and adjusts based on what helps. Clients are invited to give feedback so the plan changes when something isn’t working.
Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when that feels important. Phone sessions can be quicker check-ins and work well when internet bandwidth is limited. Live chat or messaging offers brief support and ongoing contact between scheduled meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, parenting, and travel schedules while keeping continuity of care.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
Also works with
- Experience
- 15 years
- Licensed
- Illinois
- Languages
- English