Susan Owen , LISW-CP, LCSW

Susan Owen is a licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of professional experience, offering long-standing expertise in helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and life stage transitions. She brings a steady, compassionate approach to work with individuals facing grief and loss, challenges with self-esteem and motivation, workplace concerns, and adjustments related to aging and caregiving.

Susan tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person's unique situation, working with sensitivity and respect to meet specific needs. Her practice also addresses issues such as codependency, family of origin dynamics, communication and control problems, guilt and shame, isolation or loneliness, and the emotional impact of disasters and first responder work. She supports clients navigating midlife questions, life purpose concerns, hospice and end-of-life matters, and seasonal affective disorder, with attention to women’s issues when relevant.

She holds the credentials LISW-CP and LCSW, which indicate clinical social work licensure and qualifications to provide therapeutic services. Susan prefers to deliver care through live video or phone sessions and frames the first step toward change as an act of courage. She offers steady guidance and practical support to help clients pursue a more fulfilling and happier life.

Therapeutic approaches for online and remote care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the client’s experience guides the work. This approach helps people explore feelings, clarify values, and strengthen self-directed growth, making it useful for issues like low self-esteem, life transitions, and coping with loss.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is a practical, structured method often used for anxiety, depression, stress management, and improving day-to-day coping skills.

Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of thoughts and emotions. It can reduce rumination, ease anxiety, and support emotional regulation during stressful life events.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Susan Owen works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts strategies over time as those needs evolve.

Online therapy offers flexibility and easier access to consistent care. Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the format that best fits their schedule and comfort. These options make it simpler to maintain momentum between sessions and to receive support from licensed professionals when it is most needed.