Susanne “Susy” Hoben, M.A., LCPC

Susanne “Susy” Hoben, M.A., LCPC

“The process of living is like taking a very long road trip. The destination may be important, but the journey experienced day to day and week to week is what is invaluable.”-Steven C. Hayes

I approach therapy with the assumption that every person is inherently good and doing their best given their current circumstances, resources and tools. My goals for therapy are not to “fix” a person but to empower them to live their fullest and most authentic life.

I am a sex positive and kink friendly therapist and have experience working with members of the LGBTQIA and kink communities.

I am empathetic and supportive and encourage clients to evaluate thoughts and behaviors that have become problematic. I tend to inject humor into my work and will draw from personal experiences and education to assist clients.

Education and Experience

M.S. in Counseling Psychology, Lewis University

Over 20 years experience in social services work, 10+ years in counseling specific roles in both community mental health and group private practices as a therapist and clinical supervisor.

Issues Addressed

  • Anger Management

  • Anxiety

  • Career

  • Coping Skills

  • Emotional Disturbance

  • Family Conflict

  • Depression

  • Gender and Sexuality

  • Impulse Control Disorders

  • LGBTQIA+

  • Life Coaching

  • Life Transitions

  • Mood Disorders

  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy

  • Parenting

  • Peer Relationships

  • Relationship Issues

  • School Issues

  • Self-Esteem/Self-Compassion

  • Self Harming

  • Sex Positive, Kink Allied

  • Sexuality

  • Stress

  • Transgender

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • Work/Life Balance

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Attachment Based

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Culturally Sensitive

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

  • Eclectic

  • Existential

  • Experiential Therapy

  • Exposure Response Prevention Therapy (ERP)

  • Humanistic

  • Interpersonal

  • Mindfulness-Based Therapies (MBCT)

  • Person Centered

  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

  • Strengths Based

  • Trauma Focused

Call 224-678-9180 to make an appointment with Susy.