
Susan Chudy, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (she, her)


Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Lyra EAP
- Out of Network

Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 87175
- In Practice for 23 Years
- License: Illinois 149011964 / 2006
- License: Ohio I-2102554 / 2021
- Attended University of Illinois at Chicago, Graduated 2000
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Anxiety
- Depression
Expertise
- BFRB's (skin picking, hair pulling, etc)
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
- Chronic Illness
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
4 Endorsements
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Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Groups
Virtual and In Person Adult OCD Support Group

Free support groups for adults (18+) who have been diagnosed with OCD. 3 Options for Support Groups: Virtual group open to anyone in California-takes place the 1st Monday of the month from 730-9pm. In person support groups offered in 2 locations: Hillcrest and Encinitas. In person support groups taking place the 3rd Monday of the month from 6-730pm. RSVP required. To RSVP, PLEASE EMAIL GROUP4OCD@GMAIL.COM
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4036 3rd Avenue
San Diego, CA 92103
Southern California Peer OCD Consultation Group

Since 2019, I have been facilitating a consultation group for OCD clinicians located in SoCal. The group is free of charge. The purpose of the group is for networking with other clinicians that treat OCD and to engage in case consultation with peers. Group typically takes place the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. If you are a clinician, treating OCD with ERP/ACT and would like to participate in the consultation group, please email me.
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OCD and Self-Compassion Therapy Group

WHO: OCD Specialist, Sue Chudy, LCSW, will lead adults living with OCD in CA, IL or OH, through an 8 week therapy group focused on self-compassion via Zoom/telehealth. OBJECTIVES: Understanding self-compassion. Learn to practice self-compassion, fully. Practicing self-compassionate and justice based ERP. Improve emotional resilience. reinforce skills learned in individual therapy. Create support with others also struggling with Self-compassion and OCD. Learn long-term, self-compassion practices. . Group meets for 8 consecutive weeks. $55/session with an 8 week commitment. Capped at 7 participants.
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