Suzanne Baer, LCPC

Suzanne Baer is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois with 22 years of experience as a therapist, mentor, and life coach. She has extensive experience across multiple clinical settings, including inpatient drug and alcohol treatment, sexual abuse counseling, and community mental health programs. Her background includes working with depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief and loss, relationship challenges, career transitions, and other major life changes, as well as supporting individuals and families affected by addictions, trauma, and abuse.

Suzanne approaches counseling with a genuine, compassionate, and interactive style, tailoring conversations to each person’s unique needs. She draws on a range of therapeutic methods, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused techniques, holistic perspectives, client-centered principles, and trauma-informed care, to create individualized plans that address symptoms and build practical skills.

She values collaboration and encourages clients while also offering motivation and gentle challenge to support meaningful change. Suzanne is committed to walking alongside people through difficult moments and celebrating progress as they work toward a more fulfilling life. She looks forward to connecting and beginning that work together.

Integrating Therapeutic Approaches with Online Support

Client-centered therapy emphasizes the client's own perspective and strengths, with the therapist providing empathy and understanding to help people explore feelings and make choices that align with their values - this approach can be especially helpful for grief, relationship issues, and motivation for change. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve coping; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns linked to addictions. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can assist those experiencing intense emotions, chronic relationship difficulties, or self-destructive patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Suzanne works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences, and adapts the plan as progress unfolds. The aim is to create a tailored path that feels manageable and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow clients to engage in therapy from home or other convenient locations, fit sessions into busy schedules, and maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are difficult. Licensed professionals, including Suzanne, use these modalities to provide consistent, focused support that fits a client's life.