Suzanne Walker, LCMHC

Suzanne Walker is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with 18 years of clinical experience. She brings a broad background delivering care in multiple service settings, including outpatient mental health, community-based programs, medication assisted therapy (MAT) for opioid use, and leadership roles on community support teams. Over nearly two decades she has worked with individuals, families, and groups, supporting people with mental health diagnoses, substance use disorders, court-ordered treatment needs, and those who required inpatient care.

Suzanne draws on evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness practices, and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor treatment to each person. She has particular experience addressing substance use disorders, stress and anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, self-esteem and motivation, and a wide range of related concerns including trauma, grief, relationship and family issues, chronic pain and disability, workplace problems, and LGBTQ matters.

She offers therapy in the format that clients prefer, with video sessions encouraged to build rapport and alternatives available by phone, live chat, or in-app messaging. Suzanne maintains weekday and evening availability and can also schedule Saturday morning appointments to accommodate diverse schedules. She approaches each engagement with practical experience and a focus on helping clients meet their goals.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Suzanne frequently uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening, empathy, and supporting clients to find their own solutions; this approach is useful when someone needs a compassionate space to explore values, identity, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another core method she employs - it helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and develop practical skills to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. Suzanne also integrates Mindfulness Therapy techniques to help clients build awareness, reduce reactivity, and manage stress and cravings in day-to-day life.

Finding the right blend of methods is a collaborative process. Suzanne works with each client to determine which approaches match their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds so therapy remains relevant and practical.

Online therapy with Suzanne includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different routines and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access care around work, family, and mobility constraints, and they allow licensed professionals to support clients consistently even when meeting in person is difficult.