Suzanne DePasquale, LCSW

Suzanne DePasquale is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who brings 18 years of clinical experience to her practice, helping individuals and families navigate major life changes and complex emotional challenges. She is licensed in both Florida and New Jersey, holding FL LCSW SW19276 and NJ LCSW 44SC06031300, and draws on a broad clinical background to support clients across the lifespan.

Suzanne specializes in relationship and family concerns, grief and caregiver strain, compassion fatigue, and issues related to aging and end-of-life transitions. She also works with people facing trauma and abuse, domestic violence, narcissistic relationship patterns, autism spectrum differences, and medical journeys such as cancer and HIV/AIDS. Her practice includes attention to ADHD, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related matters, parenting challenges, and anger management.

Her therapeutic approach integrates evidence-informed methods to address emotional and interpersonal needs while honoring each person's individual story. Suzanne aims to create an understanding and supportive environment where clients can explore feelings, build resilience, and identify practical pathways toward healing and improved relationships. She offers collaborative care tailored to each client’s situation, preferences, and goals, including options for remote sessions to increase accessibility.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and take meaningful action in spite of difficult thoughts or emotions. It often supports people managing anxiety, grief, and life transitions by focusing on what matters most and building psychological flexibility.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an accepting, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the client leads the pace and focus of work. This approach can be especially helpful for those seeking empathy, validation, and deeper self-understanding during relationship or identity challenges.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is commonly used for stress, anxiety, anger, and managing day-to-day challenges that interfere with functioning and relationships.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Suzanne works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to explore which methods align best with each person’s goals, needs, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy provides flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule appointments around work, caregiving, or travel and allow clients to receive consistent support from wherever they are while working toward their goals with a licensed therapist.