Suzanne Baer , LCPC

Suzanne Baer is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Illinois with 22 years of experience as a therapist, mentor, and life coach. Her career includes work in inpatient drug and alcohol treatment, sexual abuse counseling, and community mental health, giving her experience with a wide range of presenting concerns and client needs.

Suzanne has supported individuals and families facing depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief and loss, relationship challenges, career transitions, and life changes. She has extensive experience addressing addictions, trauma, and abuse, and she works with clients across many related issues such as attachment and communication difficulties, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and codependency.

Her approach is genuine, compassionate, and interactive; she tailors conversations and treatment to each person’s circumstances and goals. Suzanne integrates evidence-based methods including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), client-centered therapy, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing, along with trauma-informed care, to meet clients where they are. As an LCPC, Suzanne is a licensed mental health professional trained to assess and treat a variety of emotional and behavioral concerns. She encourages, motivates, challenges, and empowers clients as they work toward more satisfying and balanced lives.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens closely and follows the client’s lead. This approach helps people feel heard and supported while exploring personal goals, relationships, and identity concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is practical and problem-focused, often helping with anxiety, depression, and patterns that contribute to stress and low mood.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It is particularly useful for intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and patterns that feel overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Suzanne works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they adjust techniques over time so the work stays relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing sessions through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to access regular support around work, caregiving, or mobility constraints, and they let therapists and clients focus on progress in ways that suit each person’s schedule and communication style.