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Susan Lipkin, LISW

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.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Susan. View 32 reviews
Great news, Susan is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Ohio

Recent reviews

Susan is by far the best experience I’ve ever had in a therapist. I actually look forward to our meetings each week and feel like she truly knows me as a person.

Reviewed November 2024

She’s just a wonderful lady. Very caring and knows how to help a person. I’m very grateful for her help and support.

Reviewed July 2024

More about Susan

  • 35 years' experience
  • Female
  • LISW

Hi and thank you so much for considering working with me as your counselor. I have been a licensed clinical social worker since 1988, and became independently licensed in 1999. I have a Master's degree in Clinical Social Work.

I work with a client-centered approach, listening carefully to what you as the client need and what you already know works best for you. I have spent seven years in private practice as a psychotherapist, and I have worked in community mental health centers, psychiatric hospitals, and in veterans' services. I work well with both men and women and I have provided couples' and family therapy.

I have worked extensively with people who have survived sexual and physical abuse and with individuals dealing with a wide range of traumatic experiences, including military-related trauma. I have also worked extensively with women who have experienced domestic violence and who are trying to cope with the stressors they experience at different stages of their lives. I have a special interest in infertility and helping individuals and couples work through the emotional extremes that can be a part of the experience of infertility. I have worked with older adults who are confronting issues relating to aging.

My experience has been that no one approach works for everyone, and clients may need to work with different approaches to therapy at different times. Flexibility in psychotherapy approaches helps me meet the real-time, real-life needs of each individual. I have received extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and will use that form of therapy when it meets the needs of the individual.

I have helped individuals deal with depression, anxiety, difficult life choices, and relationship problems. I offer a safe space to be yourself, with acceptance, warmth, and the absence of judgement. I hope I can be of help to you and I look forward to getting to know you.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression LGBT Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Adoption and foster care Aging and geriatric issues Blended family issues Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Divorce and separation Domestic violence Fatherhood issues Fertility issues Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Susan Lipkin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801978390.

  • LISW · Ohio · I.0008521-SUPV · Expires May 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 Lipkin

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

Overall rating:

5.0

32 reviews

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Susan is by far the best experience I’ve ever had in a therapist. I actually look forward to our meetings each week and feel like she truly knows me as a person.

Reviewed November 2024

She’s just a wonderful lady. Very caring and knows how to help a person. I’m very grateful for her help and support.

Reviewed July 2024

Susan seems to be very knowledgeable and has a peaceful demeanor. She has given me insight that I had not thought of before and it’s been helpful. She is a kind person.

Reviewed June 2024

I just want to say that I absolutely love and appreciate Susan Lipkin. She’s a wonderful lady. She has helped me so much. I also appreciate BetterHelp for providing this service. I truly thank you all.

Reviewed March 2024

I have stopped and come back to Susan a few times, and she always welcomes me back and remembers most of everything we talked about.

Reviewed March 2024

Susan’s insight and expertise have been nothing short of life changing. I love the way that she works with me to find the best approaches to get the most out of therapy, both in session and on my own. I never imagined that Better Help would knock it out the park pairing us. I am eternally grateful for the transformation I’ve made with Susan’s help!

Reviewed February 2024

Susan has a way of letting your mind unfurl with gentleness not usually found. A fantastic and empathetic listener. I found myself feeling heard for the very first time!

Reviewed September 2023

Kind, understanding, and experienced therapist. Susan has added immense value to my life, and makes my day to day manageable. I feel less overwhelmed and much happier since beginning working with her.

Reviewed August 2023

Susan has helped me so much the past few weeks. She understands me and my trauma. She is easy to talk to and helps me understand my struggles and find better ways to deal with them. I highly recommend her services.

Reviewed August 2023

Susan is is kind and compassionate. She is knowledgeable and professional.

Reviewed August 2023

She’s just absolutely great.

Reviewed July 2023

She’s amazing , I look forward to speaking to her every week

Reviewed June 2023

Susan is a great therapist. She’s caring, empathetic and great at what she does. I’m so grateful for her help and guidance.

Reviewed February 2023

Susan is a very engaged listener and some weeks the only person who I feel is actively listening to me and I appreciate that.

Reviewed January 2023

Susan is a wonderfully understanding, kind person. She takes the time to dig deeper into the things that I don’t even realize need more attention in order to help me shine a light on the parts of my experience that I’ve allowed to remain in the dark for too long. The road to self-discovery and self-understanding is a long one, but I’m confident that Susan can help me to travel it.

Reviewed December 2022

Susan, is an excellent therapist. She has great perspective and understanding. I highly recommend Susan

Reviewed September 2022

Susan is a skilled therapist with whom I feel quite comfortable. I would recommend her to others without reservation.

Reviewed August 2022

Susan has helped immensely. She’s kind and thoughtful and points out things that I wouldn’t have otherwise considered. I have loved working with Susan.

Reviewed August 2022

She is a very friendly and helpful therapist. I enjoyed talking with her and she listened to me.

Reviewed July 2022

I always look forward to my sessions with Susan. She’s a wonderful human being that listens, understands, and takes the time to get to know who you really are at your core. Therapy was always so nerve wracking for me, now I thoroughly enjoy it!

Reviewed June 2022

Susan Lipkin is a quality person and therapist, whom I appreciate and applaud!

Reviewed May 2022

I’m very grateful for Susan’s help. She’s very kind, patient and understanding.

Reviewed May 2022

10/10

Reviewed March 2022

Susan is very helpful when speaking to her. She is very calming and really tries to make you think about what you are doing and how it's affecting you.

Reviewed March 2022

I have been with Susan for a few months now seeing her once a week. Susan has been very helpful and supportive. She is very understanding of the my experiences and helps give me tools on dealing with what I have been through and what I am currently dealing with. It has really helped between sessions to be able to message, which Susan responds quickly and in a timely manner.

Reviewed March 2022

She's great. Very kind and super helpful.

Reviewed February 2022

I LOVE her as a therapist. She just gets me. She’s always on board with whatever I want to do or talk about. She’s very flexible in scheduling which is very important to me. Honestly 10/10 highly recommend!

Reviewed November 2021

Susan is a true professional with a kind heart. She allows space for me to be vulnerable and offers many resources for me to refer to outside of our video sessions, which I appreciate. I’ve made huge strides in moving through my emotions and deeply appreciate Susan’s role in this.

Reviewed November 2021

Susan has helped me in the short amount of time that I've been seeing her. I never thought therapy would work for me, but she gives me hope that I can do it and become the person I want to be.

Reviewed August 2021

I feel that Susan is very good at responding thoughtfully when I messaging her throughout the week. She makes me feel heard and valued.

Reviewed May 2021

Susan has been wonderful. She really understands that there are many layers to my emotional world and is able to help me feel comfortable talking about my emotions.

Reviewed March 2021

I am so glad that I was paired with Susan. Her approach is just wonderful! I look forward to our conversations no matter the method and highly value her insight and suggestions.

Reviewed March 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Susan Lipkin offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Susan Lipkin 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 Lipkin speak?

Susan Lipkin speaks English.

How many years of experience does Susan Lipkin have?

Susan Lipkin has 35 years of experience.

Where is Susan Lipkin licensed to practice?

Susan Lipkin is licensed to practice in Ohio.

Does Susan Lipkin accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Susan Lipkin 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."

What treatment approaches does Susan Lipkin offer?

Susan Lipkin offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Susan Lipkin?

Susan Lipkin 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 Lipkin?

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.

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