Susan Taylor-Amos, LCSW

Susan Taylor-Amos is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Missouri with 20 years of professional experience. Her background includes extensive work in the child welfare system and in mental health settings, where she has supported people from diverse backgrounds and with a range of diagnoses.

Susan takes an interactive, approachable, and laid-back approach to therapy, grounded in respect for each person and the belief that feelings deserve to be heard. She blends evidence-informed methods to discover what works best for each individual, drawing on recent training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) while also using mindfulness-based techniques when appropriate.

Her clinical focus includes trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem concerns, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, along with related issues such as abandonment, communication difficulties, guilt and shame, isolation, midlife transitions, mood disorders, and post-traumatic stress. Susan aims to serve as both support and advocate as she collaborates with clients to set goals and develop practical strategies for recovery and growth. She looks forward to partnering with clients to find the right therapeutic fit for their needs.

CBT, Mindfulness, and Online Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a structured approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It is often used for depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and practical coping challenges by teaching concrete skills for managing emotions and reactions.

Mindfulness therapy emphasizes present-moment awareness and nonjudgmental observation of thoughts and feelings. It can support stress reduction, improve emotional regulation, and complement work on trauma, compassion fatigue, and self-esteem by helping clients build a steadier relationship with inner experience.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Susan works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and will tailor or combine methods to create a fit that feels right. Clients are invited to share feedback so the approach can evolve over time.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions may occur by video call or phone, and options such as live chat or text-based messaging allow ongoing support between appointments. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to access licensed professionals from home or work while maintaining continuity of care.