Susan Owen , LISW-CP, LCSW

Susan Owen is a licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of professional experience helping adults navigate stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and transitions in life. She holds LISW-CP and LCSW credentials - LISW-CP stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practice and LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker - both indicate advanced training and authorization to provide clinical social work services in her jurisdictions.

Susan's clinical work includes assisting clients with life stage challenges, workplace concerns, coping with loss, self-motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. She also brings experience addressing caregiver stress, family-of-origin dynamics, issues related to aging and hospice or end-of-life concerns, and other areas that affect emotional well-being. Her practice integrates practical strategies to manage symptoms alongside attention to each person's values and circumstances.

She approaches care with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to meet each individual's unique needs. Susan prefers delivering services through live video or phone and aims to support clients as they take the often-difficult first step toward a more fulfilling life. She focuses on collaborating with clients to build steady, achievable progress toward their goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an empathetic, nonjudgmental space where the client leads the conversation and the therapist reflects and supports personal strengths - it is useful for building self-esteem, addressing life transitions, and exploring values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured approach that helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practice concrete skills to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. Mindfulness Therapy teaches skills to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity to stress, which can help with anxiety, mood regulation, and coping with grief.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Susan Owen collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made. This collaborative stance helps ensure treatment aligns with what matters most to the client.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home or during busy routines, and try different communication styles to see what works best for each person.