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Susan Banco, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Susan is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Susan. View 32 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in New York

Recent reviews

I have only had a few sessions with her but I have already felt a difference. She offers some tough love but in a professional personal matter that has been making me feel like she genuinely cares. Will be scheduling with Susan weekly!!

Reviewed November 2024

Susan has been wonderful

Reviewed September 2024

More about Susan

  • 30 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

Hi! My name is Susan and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York. My graduate degree is from Adelphi University and I have many years of experience practicing in community based settings, schools and day programs where I have trained other social workers and provided counseling for individuals, groups and families.

I use a combination of modalities while providing the utmost support for you to gain the tools and confidence to explore the options that suit you in order to make positive life changes. My style is warm and conversational.

My areas of specialization include family and partner relationships, parenting, life changes and transitions including divorce, college, change in finances. I am also able to provide coaching for those with anxiety, employment/career challenges, and issues related to alcohol and drugs.

I am flexible in meeting the needs of your busy schedule in whatever type of communication meets your needs.

So let's get started!

I look forward to meeting you.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Parenting issues Self esteem Coaching Addictions Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Anger management Career difficulties Depression Coping with life changes Blended family issues Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Divorce and separation Eating and food-related issues Emptiness Fatherhood issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisis Post-traumatic stress Self-harm Sexual assault and abuse Social anxiety and phobia Somatization Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Licenses

Susan Banco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962035204.

  • LCSW · New York · 020398 · Expires December 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Susan Banco

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

32 reviews

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Clients mention: Recommend Great Helped Helpful Wonderful Amazing Support The best Listens Great listener

I have only had a few sessions with her but I have already felt a difference. She offers some tough love but in a professional personal matter that has been making me feel like she genuinely cares. Will be scheduling with Susan weekly!!

Reviewed November 2024

Susan has been wonderful

Reviewed September 2024

She's amazing!

Reviewed April 2024

Susan has been my therapist for almost four years, and it's be so incredibly life changing. Whether I am feeling anxious, or just going through 'regular life', it's always good conversation and helps baseline me. I am grateful and thankful for having this relationship with my therapist.

Reviewed January 2024

Susan is the absolute best and has truly helped me over the last several months

Reviewed November 2023

Susan has been such a tremendous help to me. She is getting me through the toughest moments of my life. I don't know what I would do without her. She sheds light on my situation and helps me frame it in a way that I can see the truth instead of getting caught up in confusion and feeling overwhelmed.

Reviewed July 2023

She is tough but attentive and i believe genuinely cares about my well being and wants me to succeed, i do value her and her advice for me in this tough time.

Reviewed May 2023

Susan has become my rock and support system

Reviewed December 2022

Susan is very friendly and amazing. I would recommend her to anybody struggling with confidence, anger issues, or any kind of challenges. She’s a very good listener and will definitely help you achieve growth. Thank you Susan !

Reviewed December 2022

It’s been just three sessions, but so far, so good.

Reviewed November 2022

Susan Banco has been my therapist for over a year now, and I have made tremendous strides towards becoming the person I want to be. Highly recommend!

Reviewed September 2022

Susan is best and I can't thank her enough for supporting me through this rough time. Not sure where i would be without her.

Reviewed August 2022

Susan has been a wonderful therapist to me for the last 1.5 years. She is a great listener, very thoughtful in her advice, and has loads of experience that shows in her day to day practice. She helped me work through some big issues from a toxic relationship and helped me get to a much healthier mental health space after just a few sessions. Susan is really wonderful!

Reviewed August 2022

The best of the best. She's a life changer. Will give you the hard and soft love that you need to grow

Reviewed July 2022

A great counselor who very much listens and assists with seeing the grand scale of the future

Reviewed May 2022

Susan has become a tremendous resource in my journey to better mental health. When I first started, I was really struggling and she helped me through the pandemic. Without her help at that point, I would have been utterly miserable and panicked. More recently she's become a great listener and point of view for all things in my life; a 3rd party who can give unbiased opinions and check me when I need to have an open mind, as well as offer support with the everyday stressor. I cannot recommend Susan enough.

Reviewed April 2022

For my firs sssn, she is really good and to the point of progress.

Reviewed April 2022

Susan is very friendly and helpful and listens to what I have to say

Reviewed March 2022

Susan is one of the best people that has come into my life. She supports me with kindness and the hard truth. After each session with her I have an opportunity to grow because of our conversation

Reviewed January 2022

Susan Banco is top notch. She finds out what you value in life, and works with you to help you become the best version of yourself, by your own standards. Susan has wonderful clarity, and has helped me clear many personal hurdles in a relatively short period of time. I always look forward to my next session with Susan. Highly recommend.

Reviewed December 2021

Susan has helped me so much and provides a balance of support and thought provoking feedback that I really appreciate. I highly recommend working with her!

Reviewed November 2021

She's good and I feel listened to although I wish her written responses were more detailed.

Reviewed August 2021

so far Susan has been great and very helpful, she understands the things I tell her and is supportive when I need but also challenges me.

Reviewed June 2021

Extremely helpful. My life has been improved and expanded , easily, thanks to her.

Reviewed May 2021

Having Susan in my corner allows me to relax a lot more with life’s struggles. Knowing I can talk to her openly about what’s going on, and then have more clarity about what my next step or mindset is going to be, has been wonderful. I really can’t say enough good things about her.

Reviewed February 2021

Susan has been so helpful during this stressful time that I often struggle to put it in words. I cannot believe the changes I've seen in myself and my mental health. I would recommend Susan to anyone who's currently struggling; she's really made a huge positive impact in my life.

Reviewed February 2021

Susan is receptive and compassionate. She offers amazing guidance and perspective.

Reviewed December 2020

She has been great and helps support me and helps me think things through more clearly.

Reviewed November 2020

She understands and is very helpful i feel so much better than i ever had before when talking to friends

Reviewed July 2020

She is just AMAZING

Reviewed July 2020

Susan Banco is a great listener that gives very helpful insight in how to deal with your concerns/issues. She is also pleasant to speak with. I highly recommend her!

Reviewed June 2020

Listens and gives needed perspective.

Reviewed April 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Susan Banco offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Susan Banco works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Susan Banco speak?

Susan Banco speaks English.

How many years of experience does Susan Banco have?

Susan Banco has 30 years of experience.

Where is Susan Banco licensed to practice?

Susan Banco is licensed to practice in New York.

Does Susan Banco accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Susan Banco does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

How can I communicate with Susan Banco?

Susan Banco can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Susan Banco?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.