Susan Owen, LISW-CP, LCSW

Susan Owen is a licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of professional experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and life stage transitions. She brings a compassionate, respectful approach to counseling and works with individuals facing grief and loss, self-esteem and motivation challenges, workplace concerns, and other difficulties tied to changing life circumstances. Susan tailors conversations and treatment plans to fit each person’s unique needs and goals, focusing on practical coping skills and emotional support.

She is licensed to practice in South Carolina and Virginia and holds the credentials LISW-CP and LCSW. LISW-CP indicates a licensed independent social worker with a focus on clinical practice, and LCSW denotes a licensed clinical social worker. Susan favors live video and phone sessions for service delivery, though she adapts to the communication method that best fits a client’s situation. Taking the first step toward greater well-being can be difficult, and she aims to provide steady guidance and partnership through that process. Susan works collaboratively to help clients move toward a more fulfilling, balanced life.

Therapeutic approaches supported through online care

Susan Owen uses client-centered therapy to create an accepting, nonjudgmental space where the client’s own goals guide the work. This approach emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration and can help with issues like low self-esteem, life transitions, and finding purpose. She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT, a structured approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and improve daily functioning. In addition, mindfulness therapy is incorporated to teach present-focused awareness and simple practices that can reduce stress, manage intense emotions, and support coping during grief or caregiving challenges.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Susan works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made and circumstances change.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or limited local options. Sessions by video or phone allow real-time conversation, while live chat and text-based messaging provide alternatives for those who prefer shorter, more frequent check-ins. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and access support when it is most needed.