- Focus on practical steps
- Interactive and supportive
- Experience with addiction
About Suzanne
Suzanne Baer is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) in Illinois with 22 years of experience. She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Suzanne listens closely and offers a straightforward, caring presence to help people move forward.
Her background includes work in inpatient drug and alcohol treatment, sexual abuse counseling, and community mental health. That variety shaped a practical, down-to-earth approach. She draws on many strategies rather than following a single method.
Suzanne keeps sessions interactive and personal. She tailors conversations to each person’s needs, offering encouragement, motivation, and gentle challenges. The aim is to help people identify small, doable steps toward better days.
Her toolbox includes client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior ideas, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Suzanne explains tools simply and practices them with real-life examples so people can use them between sessions.
She also addresses issues related to attachment, abandonment, codependency, communication and relationship patterns, chronic pain and illness, body image, and grief tied to divorce or separation. Her experience covers co-occurring concerns and complex life changes. Suzanne focuses on steady progress rather than quick fixes.
How Suzanne’s approaches can work online
Client-centered work focuses on the person rather than a strict protocol. It means the therapist listens, reflects, and follows the pace the client needs, which helps when discussing stress, grief, or relationship challenges.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and helps people try new ways of responding. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and many everyday problems because it teaches concrete skills to test between sessions.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) brings emotion regulation and coping skills into play. It can help when strong emotions, self-harm urges, or impulsive behaviors get in the way of daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Suzanne will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their needs and goals. She adjusts techniques over time based on what helps and what doesn’t, so the process stays practical and client-led.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy life and reducing travel time. Because the specific session formats are not listed in the biography, confirm which options are available before booking. Online sessions can make regular check-ins, skill practice, and progress tracking easier to maintain in day-to-day routines.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Suzanne help with?
Suzanne supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. She also works with related issues like attachment, codependency, chronic illness, and relationship problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The style is genuine, compassionate, and interactive. Sessions focus on practical conversation, encouragement, and tailored goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 22 years of experience working as a therapist, mentor, and life coach in settings such as inpatient treatment and community mental health.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds an IL LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois. She practices in Illinois.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling based on therapist availability.