Practitioner record · Checked 7 Oct 2026

Susan Sigl has been in practice 33 years and is licensed in Wisconsin. Susan lists stress, Anxiety, addictions and trauma and abuse among 37 subjects on the BetterHelp roster.

Everything below is either quoted from Susan's own BetterHelp listing, taken from public licensing records, or written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such. Nothing here is an availability promise, a review, or a rating.

33years in practice
37subjects listed
2approaches listed

01 · Who Susan works with

Susan works with stress, Anxiety, addictions and trauma and abuse

Susan lists 15 specialisms and 22 further focus areas. Specialisms are the subjects Susan chose to list first, which is the closest a listing gets to “this is my actual practice”.

Specialisms
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Addictions
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Grief
  • Depression
  • LGBT
  • Relationship issues
  • Family conflicts
  • Anger management
  • Self esteem
  • Career difficulties
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Coping with life changes
  • Compassion fatigue
  • ADHD
Also experienced with
  • Abandonment
  • Adoption and foster care
  • Co-morbidity
  • Codependency
  • Divorce and separation
  • Domestic violence
  • Drug and alcohol addiction
  • Family of origin issues
  • First responder issues
  • Gender dysphoria
  • Guilt and shame
  • HIV / AIDS
  • Hoarding
  • Hospice and end-of-life counseling
  • Life purpose
  • Midlife crisis
  • Multicultural concerns
  • Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
  • Post-traumatic stress
  • Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
  • Social anxiety and phobia
  • Workplace issues

02 · In Susan's own words

What Susan says about the work

Reproduced in full and unedited - not summarised, not tightened, not rewritten in a house voice.

As a licensed therapist in Wisconsin with over three decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex life transitions and emotional challenges. My practice focuses on addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and addiction with compassion and expertise.

I work closely with clients navigating diverse experiences, including social anxiety, workplace stress, midlife transitions, and multicultural concerns. My approach is deeply empathetic and tailored to each individual's unique journey, whether they're dealing with relationship challenges, family of origin issues, or personal growth.

My therapeutic style centers on creating a supportive, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their experiences and develop meaningful strategies for healing. I'm committed to understanding each person's individual needs and supporting their path toward emotional wellness and personal empowerment.

Susan Sigl, on the BetterHelp listing · read 7 Oct 2026

03 · How Susan works

The 2 approaches Susan lists, in plain English

These are the clinical methods Susan lists. The descriptions are Maker Therapy's, not Susan's - a general explanation of what each method is, so the list means something before you have spoken to anybody. They are not a claim about how Susan runs a session.

Client-Centred TherapyPerson-centred · Rogerian
The therapist does not steer toward a technique or a diagnosis. They offer sustained, non-judgemental attention and reflect back what they hear, on the premise that people find their own direction when they are genuinely listened to. Often what people mean by “someone who just gets it”.
Cognitive Behavioural TherapyCBT
Structured, present-focused work on the loop between what you think, how you feel and what you then do. Usually means noticing a thought pattern in the room, testing it against evidence, and practising something different between sessions. Among the most heavily researched talking therapies for depression and anxiety.

04 · What happens next

From this page to a first session

Susan practises through BetterHelp, so the route in is BetterHelp's. This is that sequence, written by Maker Therapy from the platform's published process - not a description of Susan's own practice, and not a promise about how quickly anything happens.

  1. A questionnaire, not a booking form

    BetterHelp opens with a set of questions about what you are dealing with, what you want from therapy, and any preferences on the therapist. You are not booking Susan at this point.

  2. Naming Susan specifically

    BetterHelp matches algorithmically by default, so asking for Susan is a step you have to take. There is a field for requesting a specific therapist during sign-up, and you can switch afterwards from your account. Starting from a link on this page does not by itself assign you to Susan.

  3. If the caseload is full

    You will be offered somebody else rather than put on a waitlist. Worth knowing, because it is easy to assume a match is the person you asked for.

  4. The first conversation

    A first session is typically history and orientation: what brought you, what has been tried, what you want to be different. It is also where the questions in the next section belong.

  5. If the fit is wrong

    Changing therapist on BetterHelp does not need a reason. A first session that does not click is common and is not a verdict on therapy. That option existing is the main practical difference between a platform and a private practice.

05 · Before you commit

4 questions worth asking Susan

Built from what Susan actually lists, so they are answerable and specific rather than generic. Maker Therapy's, not Susan's - Susan has not seen them and is under no obligation to answer any of them.

  • “You list both Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy. Which do you lean on with someone like me?”

    Those two point in different directions - one structured and led by the therapist, the other led by you. The answer tells you what the sessions will actually feel like.

  • “How do you decide when someone is ready to work on a traumatic memory itself?”

    Pacing is the biggest safety question in trauma work. A clear, unhurried answer here matters more than any credential.

  • “With 33 years in, what has changed most in how you work?”

    Long experience is only an advantage if it has been examined. This tends to surface whether it has.

  • “How do you handle the gap between sessions if something comes up?”

    On BetterHelp this varies a great deal by therapist. Better to know the rhythm now than to discover it on a bad week.

06 · Practical details

Credentials and licensing

Credential
LPC
Licensed in
Wisconsin
Licence
WI LPC 413-125
Licence number
413-125
Licence expires
28 Feb 2027
NPI
1861553901
Years in practice
33
Gender
Female
Languages
English
International clients
Not accepted
Listed since
15 May 2026

07 · Provenance

Where every line on this page came from

Susan's name, credential, state, subjects, approaches and biography are read from BetterHelp's therapist roster, which Maker Therapy re-reads once a day; this page reflects the reading taken on 7 Oct 2026. The licence number and NPI are cross-checked against public registers.

The plain-English method descriptions, the first-session walkthrough and the questions are written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such wherever they appear.

Maker Therapy is not BetterHelp, does not take bookings, and has not met Susan. There are no reviews or ratings on this page because we have no way to verify one. If you start therapy through a link here, we may be paid a commission - it does not change your price and it does not affect who appears here or in what order.

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