Susan Wolanyk

Susan Wolanyk is an Ohio-based clinician who focuses on helping people navigate major life changes like divorce and separation, grief, anxiety, and depression. She brings a calm, patient presence and aims to meet people where they are. Her style centers on listening and using each person’s strengths to move forward.

With 13 years of experience, Susan draws on a mix of person-centered and solution-focused methods. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing tools when they fit the client's goals. Sessions emphasize practical steps, clearer choices, and support for day-to-day coping.

Susan’s background includes long work with diverse populations and many people facing loss, trauma, and major transitions. She understands challenges tied to immigration and cultural change because she comes from a family of immigrants and has worked with people from varied backgrounds. That experience informs a respectful, down-to-earth approach.

Clients can expect direct feedback, collaborative goal-setting, and attention to small changes that add up. Susan aims to help people reduce intense emotions, manage stress, and rebuild routines after big life events. She also addresses caregiver strain and issues related to aging.

Her training titles include LPCC and LMHC, reflecting licensure in counseling and mental health. People who want to start will complete a short intake and plan sessions around goals and availability. The focus stays practical: clearer thinking, healthier habits, and steady steps toward feeling more capable.

Approaches used in online care and how they help

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building a trusting connection so the person feels heard and respected; it is useful for navigating emotional fallout after separation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. Motivational Interviewing helps clarify what matters most to a person and strengthens motivation to make changes, which can help with addictive behaviors or following through on new routines.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work together with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and daily demands. That means checking in about what’s working and adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Session format details should be confirmed before booking since the biography does not list specific online options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let someone use quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera when that helps them focus. Licensed professionals provide these services with a focus on practical tools, coping strategies, and step-by-step planning to handle stress, grief, and life transitions.