Susan Rair Krug, LCSW, LISW

Susan Rair Krug is a licensed social worker with 20 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem, and addictions. She welcomes people who want to better understand their story and find practical ways to move forward.

Susan uses straightforward conversation to identify problem areas and build on personal strengths. She describes therapy as a place to sit, talk, and learn skills that fit each person's learning style. Her work focuses on skills training, short-term problem solving, and helping people recognize patterns that keep them stuck.

She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. She also uses mindfulness practices to increase awareness of the present moment. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas help people set concrete goals and take small steps toward them.

Susan holds LCSW and LISW credentials and is licensed in Ohio. Her background includes long-term clinical work supporting people with substance use concerns alongside mood and anxiety issues. She emphasizes collaboration and practical skill building in sessions.

People who choose her often want direct, clear guidance and tools they can use day to day. She aims to create a steady, nonjudgmental space where progress is measured in manageable steps. If you want a therapist who focuses on skills and clear goals, she may be a fit.

Approaches you can use in online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person's lead. It emphasizes respect, clear feedback, and tailoring sessions to how the person learns. This approach helps when someone needs a supportive, nonjudgmental space to make choices.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, teaches how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. It uses practical exercises and experiments to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and substance use triggers.

Motivational interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to strengthen motivation and set manageable goals for recovery or behavior change.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can shift as progress is made and new needs appear.

Please confirm available session formats before booking because the profile does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use these methods effectively through remote sessions when the format suits the client's day-to-day life.