Suzanne Baer helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression.
01About Suzanne
Suzanne Baer helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. She writes in a direct, compassionate way and aims to make therapy practical and easy to understand. Suzanne brings 22 years of experience as a clinician and coach to conversations about change.
Clients can expect a warm, interactive style. Suzanne listens first, then works with each person to set small, achievable goals. Sessions focus on what is happening now and what steps can help reduce distress and restore functioning.
Background and approach
Her background includes work in inpatient drug and alcohol treatment, sexual abuse counseling, and community mental health. That range of settings shaped how she responds to complex situations and overlapping concerns. She uses methods that suit each person rather than a single fixed approach.
Suzanne draws on client-centered methods to keep sessions grounded in each person’s priorities. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems in place. Dialectical behavior skills and mindfulness strategies are added when emotion regulation and stress tolerance are needed.
Suzanne holds an IL LCPC, which denotes a licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois. She conducts sessions in English and works with adults who want practical tools and steady support while they navigate life changes.
02Credentials
- LCPC (Illinois)
- License 180.007079 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1912642174 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Suzanne lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- 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
Methods Suzanne names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Suzanne names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-centered therapy puts what matters to the person at the center of sessions. The therapist follows the person’s concerns, reflects understanding, and helps set the pace for change. This approach is useful when someone needs a respectful space to clarify priorities and feel heard.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses straightforward exercises and skill practice to shift unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds specific skills for managing intense emotions and improving coping when emotions feel overwhelming.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, try strategies, and adjust methods based on what helps most. This is a collaborative process where the person’s feedback guides which tools are used.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video allows face-to-face conversation and screen sharing for worksheets. Phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a camera feels like too much. Chat and messaging work well for brief check-ins, written reflection, and people who prefer text-based communication. These options make therapy more flexible around work, caregiving, and day-to-day life.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Suzanne help people with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and relationship breakups.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is genuine, compassionate, and interactive. She listens first and then works collaboratively to set clear, doable goals.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has 22 years of experience working as a therapist, mentor, and life coach in settings such as inpatient drug and alcohol treatment, sexual abuse counseling, and community mental health.
Where is she licensed and located?
She holds an IL LCPC, which is a licensed clinical professional counselor credential in Illinois, and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does billing and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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