- Relationship-focused
- Caregiver support
- Trauma-informed
About Suzanne
Suzanne Boak is a licensed master social worker with 32 years of experience who helps people cope with relationship strain, family conflict, grief, parenting stress, low self-esteem, anxiety, trauma, and compassion fatigue. She works with people facing life changes, anger, intimacy concerns, and the ongoing pressure of caregiving or chronic illness. Suzanne practices in Michigan and brings a calm, steady presence to hard conversations.
Her style is warm and practical. She listens carefully and helps people name what matters most to them. Sessions focus on clear steps clients can try between meetings and on strengthening communication and boundaries over time.
Suzanne uses a mix of approaches to match each person’s needs. She draws on client-centered listening to follow the person’s lead. She also uses EMDR to address traumatic memories and the Gottman Method to improve relationship interactions. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques help with decision-making and short-term goals.
She has long experience supporting caregivers, older adults, and people living with chronic pain or illness. That background informs how she helps clients manage stress, set priorities, and cope with ongoing medical or caregiving demands.
People who work with Suzanne can expect straightforward language, practical tools, and a focus on rebuilding connection with themselves and others. To begin, follow the site's process to match with her and schedule a session based on availability.
Approaches used and what online work looks like
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following each person’s concerns, helping them find their own solutions and build self-compassion. It is useful for relationship problems, parenting strain, and rebuilding self-esteem. EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a method used to reduce the intensity of painful memories and other trauma-related reactions. It can help when past events still disrupt daily life and relationships.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and how symptoms show up day to day, then suggest which methods to try. Plans are adjusted over time so the work stays practical and relevant to what the person needs.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing appointments during a lunch break or between other commitments. Some approaches, like EMDR, may have different considerations when done remotely, and those details will be discussed during scheduling so the plan fits the person’s situation and technology comfort.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Suzanne commonly address?
She helps with relationship and family conflict, grief, parenting stress, self-esteem, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, and compassion fatigue, among other issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Suzanne uses a warm, client-centered style that emphasizes listening, practical steps, and clearer communication skills tailored to each person's goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 32 years of professional experience working with people in Michigan and overseas on a range of relationship and life-stress concerns.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LMSW - a licensed master social worker - practicing in Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to start working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.