Sus Austill , LCSW

Sus Austill offers a steady, empathetic presence for people navigating difficult chapters of life. She makes space for each person to tell their story and provides practical tools when repair or new directions are needed. Drawing on long personal recovery and extensive family experience, she pairs lived insight with clinical skill to support clients through substance use issues, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, and a wide range of mental health concerns.

Her background includes decades of work across outpatient, residential, and inpatient settings with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Her practice blends many methods rather than relying on a single modality. Her virtual toolbox contains genograms, recovery-based therapy, motivational interviewing, empathic listening, gestalt techniques, cognitive-behavioral theory, narrative therapy, mindfulness, and tai chi adaptations when appropriate.

Areas of focus include PTSD, moral injury, compassion fatigue, substance use and dependency, ADHD, LGBTQ issues, depression, anxiety, childhood trauma, and family systems. She particularly welcomes people who feel marginalized or isolated and offers support during times of heightened stress. Sus brings personal milestones to her work as well, including long-term sobriety and years of parenting, and she believes ongoing therapy for therapists contributes to careful, reflective practice. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida and provides services in English and Danish.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care

Sus draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness practices to tailor care to each person's needs. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration - the therapist follows the client's lead to build understanding and clarify goals, which can be especially helpful for people seeking emotional support and improved relationships. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance techniques that often complement work on trauma, impulse control, and emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sus works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals and adjusts methods over time so therapy fits the person rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy offers flexibility for scheduling and access. Sessions may take place by video call or phone, and shorter interactions or ongoing support can be conducted via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, balance therapy with daily life, and connect with licensed professionals from different locations.