- 18 years experience
- Focus on addiction
- Practical skills approach
About Suzanne
Suzanne Walker is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with 18 years of professional experience. She has worked across multiple service settings and with people facing both mental health and substance use challenges. Suzanne aims to meet people where they are and help them move forward at their own pace.
Her background includes work as an outpatient therapist, substance abuse counselor, and program manager at a treatment center that provided Medication Assisted Therapy. She has led community support teams and provided individual, group, and family counseling in community mental health settings. That experience includes supporting people through court-ordered treatment and inpatient transitions.
Suzanne uses practical techniques drawn from Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Reality Therapy. In sessions she combines problem-solving tools with attention to personal values and motivation. She often includes skills practice to help with stress, sleep, and daily routines.
She commonly works with stress and anxiety, substance use and addiction, depression and bipolar concerns, self-esteem and motivation, ADHD, trauma and grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include chronic pain and illness, body image, blended family concerns, communication problems, and forgiveness.
Suzanne offers video, telephone, and live chat options and schedules weekday evenings and Saturday mornings. Sessions are conducted in English and she practices in North Carolina. To begin, a prospective client completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules according to therapist availability.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful therapeutic relationship. It prioritizes what matters to the person and helps them set the pace for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches straightforward skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns. Motivational Interviewing is a goal-focused method that helps people clarify their reasons for change and strengthen their own motivation.Picking the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, concerns, and preferences. That choice can shift as progress is made, and Suzanne uses a mix of approaches to match the situation.
Online sessions can make therapy fit into a busy life. Video lets a therapist and client read facial cues and practice skills together, while telephone calls can provide a shorter check-in without needing a camera. Live chat may be useful for quick reflections or when typing feels easier than talking. Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know which options are available, and plan sessions at times that work around work, caregiving, or medical appointments.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Suzanne help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addiction, ADHD, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, and related life transitions.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She blends client-centered listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work to build skills and clarity.
What is her clinical experience?
She has 18 years of experience in outpatient and community settings, including leading a community support team and working in Medication Assisted Therapy programs.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.