Suzanne DePasquale , LCSW

Suzanne DePasquale, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), is licensed to practice in Florida and New Jersey and brings 18 years of clinical experience supporting people through significant life transitions. She works with older adults, families, and individuals facing divorce, caregiving responsibilities, relationship challenges, and the emotional complexities that accompany aging and end-of-life concerns.

Suzanne's practice centers on relationship and family dynamics, grief and compassion fatigue, ADHD, stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy and parenting issues, and a range of additional concerns such as abandonment, blended family adjustments, cancer and hospice care, HIV/AIDS, and patterns of narcissism. She also provides support for those affected by domestic violence and for families navigating autism spectrum experiences.

Using an empathetic, strengths-focused approach, Suzanne tailors evidence-informed methods to each person's needs. Her clinical toolbox includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, the Gottman Method, and Mindfulness Therapy. She aims to create a respectful, understanding environment where clients can explore difficult emotions, build resilience, improve communication, and identify practical pathways toward healing and healthier relationships.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and take meaningful action despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It supports people dealing with anxiety, stress, grief, and life transitions by encouraging psychological flexibility and purposeful behavior.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, stress, anger, and trauma-related symptoms, offering practical skills to change reactions and improve daily functioning.

The Gottman Method is a structured approach to relationship work that emphasizes communication skills, conflict management, and rebuilding trust. It is useful for couples addressing intimacy issues, infidelity, and ongoing relationship concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Suzanne collaborates with each client to determine which methods align best with their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques as therapy progresses.

Online therapy provides flexible ways to connect with licensed professionals and therapists through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, accommodate caregiving or mobility needs, and maintain continuity of care across locations.