Suzanna Bagley, LPC, LCPC

Suzanna Bagley is a licensed counselor who brings more than a decade of professional experience to her work with individuals and families. She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois (IL LCPC 180.009943) and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia (VA LPC 0701015857). These state licenses indicate formal training and authorization to provide clinical counseling. She began practicing in January 2013 and holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in clinical psychology.

Suzanna aims to meet clients where they are, creating a calm and approachable atmosphere that supports movement toward meaningful goals. She is easygoing by nature and may use light humor or a positive tone when it fits the moment, while also being willing to be direct when a clear intervention will advance the work. Even when addressing difficult subjects, she remains noncritical and validating, working to ensure each person feels heard and understood. She often frames the therapeutic relationship as collaborative, guiding clients as they explore change and growth.

Her practice integrates Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma-Informed approaches depending on the needs presented. Solution-Focused work can help clients seeking practical, time-sensitive resolutions. Cognitive Behavioral strategies address unhelpful thoughts that affect mood and anxiety. Trauma-Informed methods explore triggers and coping strategies for those who have experienced prolonged trauma. She welcomes questions about these approaches and is open to explaining how they might fit with an individual’s goals. If she seems like a good match, she is ready to work alongside clients as they take steps toward improved well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Online therapy with Suzanna emphasizes practical, evidence-informed methods that translate well to remote formats. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps clients identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and the behaviors they drive; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation challenges. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on strengths and realistic steps forward, making it useful for people seeking time-limited, goal-oriented progress. Trauma-Focused approaches attend to how past harm affects current emotions and reactions, focusing on understanding triggers and developing coping strategies to manage symptoms and build resilience.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Suzanna works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best. She will consider the client’s needs, goals, and preferences and adjust methods as the work unfolds, inviting input and making room for client priorities in planning sessions.

The online format offers flexibility that can make consistent therapy easier to maintain. Sessions by video call or phone allow for face-to-face connection when helpful, while live chat or text-based messaging can support ongoing work between meetings or provide an alternative way to communicate. These options help accommodate busy schedules, mobility limits, and geographic constraints while preserving the core therapeutic connection with licensed professionals and therapists.