Suzanne Baer

Suzanne Baer is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois. She brings 22 years of experience supporting people who face stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Suzanne speaks plainly and aims to make therapy straightforward for worried parents and caretakers.

Suzanne draws on hands-on work from inpatient drug and alcohol treatment, sexual abuse counseling, and community mental health settings. That background gives her a broad view of how problems show up in daily life. She focuses on clear, practical steps rather than jargon or long theories.

In session she keeps the tone genuine and compassionate. Conversations are interactive and shaped by each person’s needs. She listens first, then helps set small goals you can try between meetings.

Her approach blends client-centered listening with structured techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. Suzanne also uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing tools when they fit the situation. These methods are used to address symptoms and to build skills for coping and communication.

Suzanne often helps people navigate relationship strain, caregiver stress, body image concerns, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and major life changes such as separation or divorce. She aims to encourage and challenge clients so they can make steady progress. To begin, people follow the site matching steps and schedule sessions based on availability.

How her approaches fit online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and supporting each person’s own goals, helping clients feel heard and understood while they decide what to change. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior, and uses clear exercises and homework to shift unhelpful patterns. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better communication, which can be practiced between sessions.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. Suzanne will work with clients to pick techniques that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts pacing and tools based on what is helpful as therapy progresses.

The therapist biography does not specify which online formats are used, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people practice skills in their daily routines and bring real-life examples to sessions for immediate feedback.