Susan Taylor-Amos , LCSW

Susan Taylor-Amos is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Missouri with 20 years of experience working in child welfare and mental health settings. She has supported people with a wide range of needs and diagnoses, bringing practical experience to work with individuals across the lifespan.

Her practice emphasizes treatment for trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses related concerns such as abandonment, communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, midlife transitions, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, pregnancy and childbirth issues, women’s concerns, and workplace stress.

Taylor-Amos describes her therapeutic style as interactive and laid back, grounded in respect for each person and a belief that feelings should be acknowledged rather than dismissed. She draws from multiple therapeutic methods to tailor care to each client, with particular training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness Therapy. Her goal is to work collaboratively to identify the approaches that best fit an individual’s needs and goals, while serving as both support and advocate.

She provides services in English and is based in Missouri. Susan Taylor-Amos is not currently accepting new clients.

CBT and Mindfulness for Remote Care

In online sessions Susan Taylor-Amos uses evidence-informed approaches to help clients address symptoms and build practical skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It helps people identify patterns that contribute to depression, anxiety, or difficulty coping and then practice strategies to shift unhelpful thinking and develop healthier habits.

Mindfulness Therapy trains attention and awareness of the present moment. By cultivating mindful awareness, clients often learn new ways to manage stress, regulate emotions, and respond more intentionally to difficult memories or triggers.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Susan works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and then tailors a plan that combines methods as appropriate. The therapist and client adapt the work over time to find what helps most.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit care into busy schedules, access support from home, and maintain continuity of treatment even when life circumstances change.