Susan Sigl, LPC

Susan Sigl is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin with 33 years of experience helping people through stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and trauma. She also supports people coping with career shifts, relationship struggles, ADHD, and questions about identity and sexual orientation. Her tone is straightforward and kind, aimed at people who are worn down and need practical, steady help.

Susan listens first and helps clients name what matters most to them. She uses client-centered methods to follow each person’s priorities. When helpful, she brings in cognitive behavioral ideas to notice unhelpful thinking and try small behavior changes.

Sessions are focused on real-life problems. Conversations often include mapping what’s been tried, spotting patterns that get in the way, and practicing new ways of responding. She pays attention to family of origin issues, co-morbidity, and the impact of long-term stress and compassion fatigue.

Susan has worked with people affected by abandonment, adoption and foster care, domestic violence, substance issues, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and first responder stress. She also addresses topics like codependency, hoarding, gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS, and shame or guilt.

The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes. Clients are invited to set clear, manageable goals and to test changes between sessions. To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire so scheduling can be arranged according to therapist availability.

How client-centered and CBT ideas work in online therapy

Susan uses client-centered Therapy to follow each person’s priorities. That approach focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping clients decide what matters most to work on. It is useful for building trust and clarifying goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going. Sessions may involve noticing unhelpful thinking, trying small behavior experiments, and practicing different responses to stress or anxiety. CBT-style work can help with anxiety, depression, and patterns like avoidance or rumination.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and what feels comfortable. That decision is revisited as therapy progresses so the plan stays practical and relevant.

If you are interested in online options, confirm the specific session formats before booking. Many people choose remote sessions because they fit into work and family schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to maintain continuity during busy periods. Others prefer an in-person rhythm when possible; discuss preferences while scheduling so sessions match everyday life and obligations.