- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Susan
Susan Owen is a licensed independent social worker (LISW-CP) in South Carolina and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia with 35 years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, depression, and life changes. She also helps people dealing with grief, self-esteem struggles, and motivation concerns.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. Sessions focus on clearer thinking, better coping skills, and small steps that fit into daily life. She uses conversational methods and goal-focused tools rather than heavy clinical language.
Susan commonly draws on client-centered methods to listen and reflect what matters to each person. She also uses cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thinking and change patterns. Mindfulness techniques and solution-focused strategies help with short-term goals and calming difficult moments.
She has worked across many settings over decades, supporting people through midlife questions, caregiving demands, aging and geriatric issues, and the emotional load that follows major life transitions. Family of origin issues are part of the concerns she addresses when early patterns still affect decisions and relationships today.
Susan prefers live video or phone sessions. She asks new clients to complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule a first appointment. Costs vary with location and sessions operate on a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Susan commonly uses client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral therapy in her work. Client-centered methods mean the therapist listens carefully and reflects what matters most to the client, helping clarify feelings and priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing practical ways to change behavior and mood.She also uses mindfulness techniques to teach simple ways to reduce reactivity and increase presence in stressful moments. These approaches are useful for anxiety, stress, grief, and adjusting to life changes because they provide tools that can be practiced between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss goals, preferences, and what seems most helpful together. That collaborative decision helps shape a plan that fits the client’s concerns and daily life.
The original biography notes a preference for live video or phone sessions. If you plan to meet online, confirm the current session formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people join without travel time.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
South Carolina, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Susan works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also addresses related concerns like caregiver stress, codependency, and family of origin issues.
What is her style in sessions?
She uses a practical, conversational style that focuses on clearer thinking and concrete coping steps. Sessions emphasize collaboration and short-term goals as appropriate.
How much experience does she have?
She has 35 years of professional experience working in social work and clinical practice.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds LISW-CP in South Carolina and LCSW in Virginia and practices from South Carolina.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are used?
The biography states a preference for live video or phone sessions. Confirm current session options before booking to be sure they meet your needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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