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Bridget Suse(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Illinois
Anxiety -Binge eating disorder-Body image-Borderline personality disorder- LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics-Clinical supervision-

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Professional statement

I knew I wanted to be a therapist early in life when I became interested in understanding myself and others on a deeper level. I have always valued creating emotional connections and fostering meaningful relationships, and I apply that relational approach to my practice. I aim to provide my clients with a space to be vulnerable and work through challenges in their lives, where they can feel heard and supported. Having the opportunity to sit with someone in their discomfort and share in their successes is what makes this career so fulfilling.

I see individuals who are looking for a space to work through their thoughts, feelings and behaviors free of judgment and shame. My clients are seeking to bring awareness to patterns that are no longer serving them and develop new skills to improve their quality of life. I have worked in a variety of treatment settings and welcome people of all races, sizes, genders, ethnicities, abilities and orientations. As a queer therapist, I enjoy working with LGBTQIA+ individuals and the issues we face. My experience includes specializing in clients with depression and anxiety, binge eating and body image distress, Borderline Personality Disorder, and other struggles in regulating emotions and managing relationships. I am inspired by the relationships I have built with clients over the years and appreciate how we learn from each other in ways that I never expected. I hope to continue to guide and support my clients in connecting with their values and building a life worth living.


Message to clients

My therapeutic style can be described as warm, authentic and nonjudgmental. I aim to create a space for you to show up as yourself and feel seen and heard. I will work with you to identify and connect to your personal values in order to create a sense of fulfillment and purpose in your life. In my practice, I integrate psychodynamic, relational and behavioral approaches depending on your individual needs. We will work together to identify your goals for treatment, and develop skills and strategies to help you achieve them using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS). I hope to create a collaborative and balanced relationship between therapist and client where you feel safe and supported in the healing process.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 11 years

Sage Therapy, Lead Supervisor & Therapist, 2023 - 2026
Cityscape Counseling, Therapist, 2020 - 2023
Eating Recovery Center, Primary Therapist, 2019 - 2020
Metro Behavioral Health Associates, Therapist, 2018 - 2019
Astor Services for Children & Families, Therapist, 2015 - 2018

New York University, Masters of Social Work, 2015

Licensure

Illinois: 149.022006

Languages

English

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Binge eating disorder - Support around distorted body image and beliefs around food; counseling to reshape problematic behaviors and thought patterns; coping strategies for reducing or eliminating episodes of binge eating.

Body image - Development of skills for handling negative thoughts about physical appearance; building habits of more positive self-talk and self-perception.

Borderline personality disorder - Increasing insight into relational patterns and destructive behaviors; development of coping strategies for uncomfortable emotions or situations; skills for emotional identification and regulation.

LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges

Clinical supervision - Offering professional supervision services for clinicians




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Parents
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Blue Choice
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$200 (50min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
  • Courtesy billing
Payment options
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Every other week
  • Multiple times a week
  • As needed

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