Therapist profile
Suzanne Towne, LCSW, LICSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family and Parenting
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- Parenting support
- Relationship issues
- CBT and ACT methods
About Suzanne
Suzanne Towne is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience and holds LCSW and LICSW credentials. She practices from Tennessee and lists a range of concerns she addresses, including stress, anxiety, parenting, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression.
Suzanne spent earlier years working in psychiatric nursing before moving into therapy. That background included inpatient care for eating disorders and chemical dependency. She also has experience in community mental health, therapeutic foster care, and work with foster parents.
Her approach is straightforward. She believes people already have tools inside themselves and often need guidance to find them. Suzanne uses several methods and picks techniques based on what a person prefers and what helps reach their goals.
Sessions are described as live video or phone chat, with live chat not used for full therapy sessions. She prefers ways of communicating that allow better engagement and connection during a session.
Suzanne says the therapeutic path belongs to the person seeking help. She aims to help identify practical steps toward the outcomes someone wants. That includes short-term problem solving and work on longer-standing patterns such as communication problems, codependency, and control issues.
How sessions work
How Suzanne uses ACT, CBT and client-centered work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It helps people clarify values and take steps that fit those values, which can be useful for parenting stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and tests changes in small steps. It is often used for anxiety, panic attacks, obsessions, and mood concerns by teaching skills to shift unhelpful thinking and behavior.
Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes listening and following what matters most to the person in front of the therapist. It supports building a working relationship and then using that relationship to try approaches the client prefers.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. Suzanne will help identify which methods fit the client’s needs, goals, and preferences and adjust as those needs change. The plan is collaborative and can include short-term solution work or longer-term skill building.
Confirm current session options before booking because formats can vary. The biography notes that Suzanne finds live video and phone chat most effective and does not use live text chat for sessions. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow a shorter check-in when needed, or let someone choose a phone option that does not require being on camera.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Tennessee, Florida, Alabama
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does she address?
Suzanne lists stress, anxiety, parenting, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and related concerns.
How would she describe her therapy style?
She aims for practical guidance and uses techniques people are comfortable with. The focus is on helping someone find directions that feel workable for them.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years as a social worker and earlier experience in psychiatric nursing and community mental health settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices from Tennessee.
Does she provide sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
Which session formats does she use?
She indicates that live video and phone chat are the most effective ways for her to provide sessions and that she does not use live text chat for therapy sessions.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.