Nicole McSuhm

LCSW CLS Counseling & Consulting, PLLC
Telehealth Telehealth
Available this week
Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Relationship Issues, Couples Counseling,
In network with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Out of Network, Out of Pocket,

Introduction

You already know the pattern. You can name it, describe it, and probably trace exactly where it started. You’ve read the books, done the journaling, maybe even said the insight out loud in a past therapy session. None of that has been enough to actually change what happens the next time you’re in it: the same argument on repeat, the same reaction you hate having, the same relationship dynamic showing up with a different person. You’re not here to be told you’re self-aware. You’re here because self-awareness alone hasn’t moved you. Therapy with me is direct and strengths-based. I’ll name what you haven’t quite been able to say, and we’ll build the tool or reframe that interrupts the pattern in real time. If you’re LGBTQ+, this space is affirming by default, not something you have to establish. Sessions end with something concrete, not just more talking. Over time, the pattern loses its grip. You catch yourself mid-reaction and choose something different. The fight that used to spiral resolves in minutes, or doesn’t start at all. The shift that felt complicated starts to feel almost frustratingly simple to use. If you’re ready to actually change this, not just understand it better, reach out to see if we’re a fit.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY Asian, Asian American, White, Biracial/Multiracial

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Offers free consultation
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LCSW #149027328 (IL)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples

Communities

  • LGBTQIA+
  • Trans & Non-Binary
  • Lesbian, Gay, & Bisexual
  • People with Disabilities

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Nicole McSuhm accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • Out of Network
  • Out of Pocket
  • Highmark

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Individual Therapy (55 minutes) $150
  • Couples Therapy (55 minutes) $175

Locations

CLC Counseling & Consulting Virtual Appointment

Professional Information

Education

  • Master's Degree, Social Work - UIC
  • Professional Training, Clinical Social Work - IDFPR
  • Professional Training, Domestic Violence - ICDVP

Certifications

  • Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professional
  • Completed Level 2 Gottman Method Couples Therapy

FAQ

Is Nicole McSuhm accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Nicole McSuhm is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Therapy Finder website. Nicole McSuhm also offers a free consultation.
Does Nicole McSuhm offer telehealth appointments? Nicole McSuhm does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Therapy Finder profile.
What areas does Nicole McSuhm specialize in? Nicole McSuhm specializes in the following areas: Anxiety, Communication Issues, Coping Skills, Couples Counseling, Depression, Domestic Violence, Family Conflict, Gender Identity, LGBTQIA+, Life Transitions, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Transgender Issues, and Trauma.
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