- Practical problem solving
- Nonjudgmental approach
- Relationship focus
About Susan
Susan LeClair is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 22 years of clinical experience. She practices in Connecticut and works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, and life transitions. Susan approaches sessions with a direct, nonjudgmental manner and emphasizes clear, practical steps you can try between meetings.
Her background includes crisis intervention, depression, trauma and abuse, domestic violence, and issues related to gender identity and sexual orientation. She also supports people dealing with fertility, adoption, and co-parenting concerns. Susan has worked with individuals, couples, and families across a wide range of relationship and caregiving challenges.
In sessions she focuses on what is most urgent for the person in front of her. Conversations are practical and goal-minded, with attention to small changes that add up. She will suggest referrals when a different type of help would be a better match for a specific concern.
Susan values ethical practice and building trust. She pays attention to safety and to creating a space where difficult topics can be named without judgment. The work often combines short-term problem solving with attention to how patterns in relationships affect daily life.
People who choose her often want straightforward guidance and tools they can use right away. She helps clients set achievable goals, practice new ways of communicating, and manage stress and caregiving strain. If you want clear direction and a practical plan, she can help you take the next step.
Her background includes crisis intervention, depression, trauma and abuse, domestic violence, and issues related to gender identity and sexual orientation. She also supports people dealing with fertility, adoption, and co-parenting concerns. Susan has worked with individuals, couples, and families across a wide range of relationship and caregiving challenges.
In sessions she focuses on what is most urgent for the person in front of her. Conversations are practical and goal-minded, with attention to small changes that add up. She will suggest referrals when a different type of help would be a better match for a specific concern.
Susan values ethical practice and building trust. She pays attention to safety and to creating a space where difficult topics can be named without judgment. The work often combines short-term problem solving with attention to how patterns in relationships affect daily life.
People who choose her often want straightforward guidance and tools they can use right away. She helps clients set achievable goals, practice new ways of communicating, and manage stress and caregiving strain. If you want clear direction and a practical plan, she can help you take the next step.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Solution-Focused Therapy
Experience
22+ years
Credentials
Connecticut
Languages
English
How Solution-Focused Work Fits Online
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on what clients want to achieve now and next. It looks for small, concrete changes that move a person toward their goals. This approach can be useful for stress, relationship problems, caregiving strain, and life transitions.Sessions using a solution-focused lens tend to focus on strengths and practical steps. The therapist helps identify what has worked before, sets short-term goals, and tracks small wins. That way the work stays action-oriented and tied to everyday life challenges.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together you can adjust the plan if something is not helpful or if priorities shift.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, since specific options are not listed in the profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, lighten travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. Talk with the therapist about scheduling and session length to find an arrangement that works with your routine.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and caregiving strain among other issues.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
She uses a practical, solution-focused style that emphasizes small, achievable steps and clear goals to address current problems.
What is her professional background?
She has 22 years of experience in areas such as crisis intervention, domestic violence, trauma, and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a CT LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Connecticut.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the profile.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.