Suzanne Baer, LCPC
Compassionate, practical therapy for real-life change
Details
| Name | Suzanne Baer |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCPC |
| Based in | Illinois |
| Licensed in | Illinois |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 22 |
About Suzanne
Suzanne Baer is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Illinois with 22 years of experience helping people navigate anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and addiction. She uses a direct and compassionate style to put people at ease and focus on practical steps. Suzanne aims to make sessions feel like a constructive conversation rather than a lecture.
She draws on Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves.
Background and approach
She also uses Client-Centered methods to follow each person's pace and Cognitive Behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Sessions often mix talking, practical exercises, and mindfulness practices to build skills that matter day to day. Suzanne's background includes work in inpatient drug and alcohol treatment, sexual abuse counseling, and community mental health.
That range has shaped a flexible approach that suits people at different stages of change. She meets people where they are and helps them set realistic goals. Her style is collaborative and straightforward.
She listens closely, asks clear questions, and offers tools people can use between sessions. People who want a caring therapist who also gives practical strategies may find her approach helpful. To begin, Suzanne asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions.
Therapy is offered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse among the things Suzanne works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Suzanne among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Suzanne among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Suzanne among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Suzanne among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Suzanne among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Suzanne among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Suzanne among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Suzanne among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Suzanne directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Suzanne directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How these approaches work online
Suzanne commonly uses Narrative Therapy to help people rewrite the stories they tell about themselves. That involves looking at life events and noticing alternative perspectives that reduce blame and increase agency.She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening carefully and following the client's pace. That approach is useful when someone needs time to feel heard and to explore what matters most to them. Suzanne incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought patterns that contribute to anxiety or depression and to practice small behavior changes that can make daily life easier.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Suzanne will talk with clients about their goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust based on what helps. Together they decide which tools and techniques to keep using.
Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or people prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and texting are useful for brief check-ins, quick coping strategies, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to use the formats that feel most helpful.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Suzanne address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, plus related areas like body image and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Suzanne takes a genuine, compassionate, and interactive approach. Sessions focus on conversation, practical tools, and pacing that fits each person.
What is her professional background?
She has 22 years of experience and has worked in inpatient drug and alcohol treatment, sexual abuse counseling, and community mental health settings.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, practicing in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
How are sessions delivered online?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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