Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Through my life I have worked with children of all ages in a variety of settings. I have always had a passion to care for and help others. I have worked and volunteered in the community for over 35 years. I saw many things in the community that concerned me especially in the area of mental health. I wanted to make a difference by helping others make a difference in our world. I achieved my Master Degree in Social Work from the University of Illinois in 2011 and became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in 2013.
As a therapist I work with children, young adults, individuals, and families using a life approach tailored to the unique needs of each person. I use therapeutic strategies to help with behavioral problems, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, and anger management, to name a few. I use research based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, Behavioral Therapy, Applied Behavioral Analysis, Mind fullness practice and Holistic Therapies.
I believe that each person has the capabilities to meet and manage the challenges they face, some requiring more guidance than others. I believe everyone no matter what age has strengths that they can draw on. I offer support for individuals to overcome obstacles and to realize their potential to live fulfilling, happy and productive lives.
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Susan Sparks has spent decades working and volunteering in her community, driven by a longstanding passion to care for others. Much of her early work focused on children across a range of settings, and those experiences shaped her interest in addressing mental health needs she observed in the community.
She earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Illinois in 2011 and went on to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois in 2013, bringing a decade of clinical practice to her work as a therapist.
As a clinician, Susan works with children, young adults, individuals, and families using a life-centered approach that is tailored to each person’s unique needs. She employs therapeutic strategies to address behavioral concerns, anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, trauma, and anger management, among other issues.
Susan uses evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, behavioral therapy, applied behavioral analysis, mindfulness practice, and holistic therapies. She believes that everyone, regardless of age, has strengths they can draw on, and that many people can learn to manage the challenges they face – some with more guidance than others.
Her aim is to support individuals and families in overcoming obstacles and in realizing their potential to lead fulfilling, happy, and productive lives.
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One major benefit is flexibility. Individuals can connect with therapists in the format that best fits their needs and schedule – through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging – which makes it easier to incorporate care into a busy life.
Therapy delivered online is provided by licensed professionals, and if someone decides they would prefer a different clinician, it is possible to switch to find a better fit.
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