Dr. Suzanne Degges-White, LCMHC, LCPC

Dr. Suzanne Degges-White is a licensed mental health professional based in Illinois with 24 years of clinical experience. She holds the credentials LCMHC and LCPC - that is, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - and brings a strengths-based, humanistic perspective to her work. She helps people navigate a wide range of concerns, including relationship and family difficulties, LGBTQ matters, self-esteem and motivation, anxiety and stress, addictions, trauma and grief, parenting and intimacy-related issues, career and life transitions, and compassion fatigue.

Dr. Degges-White approaches therapy with the belief that each person is the expert of their own story and that people already possess resources to move toward greater fulfillment. She supports clients through both planned and unexpected changes, offering practical strategies to manage stressors and cope with developmental or relational challenges. Her work emphasizes empowerment, wellness, and the development of skills that foster more intentional choices and improved daily functioning.

Therapeutic work with Dr. Degges-White may draw on client-centered and humanistic principles alongside evidence-informed techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, existential and Jungian approaches. She often uses brief homework assignments such as journaling or bibliotherapy to reinforce progress between sessions and helps clients experiment with new perspectives and behaviors that align with their goals.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Dr. Suzanne Degges-White integrates several evidence-informed approaches to support clients in an online setting. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and take committed actions that align with what matters most - it can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration, offering a supportive environment where clients explore their experience and build self-directed change; this approach is well suited to relationship concerns, grief, and self-esteem work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and gently challenge unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical coping skills, which can reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Degges-White works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences. She tailors interventions over time so therapy remains responsive and effective.

Online therapy offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing people to engage from home or while managing busy schedules. These options make it easier to maintain continuity during life transitions and to fit therapy into daily routines while working with licensed professionals who guide the process.