- Compassionate listening
- Practical steps
- Video and phone
About Susan
Susan Owen is a licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. She works with adults facing life-stage transitions and those needing support with motivation and confidence. Her approach is respectful and compassionate, and she adapts conversation and plans to each person's needs.
In sessions she focuses on practical steps that make day-to-day life easier. She uses client-centered methods to listen and understand what matters most to the person. She also integrates cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors.
Susan brings experience supporting people dealing with aging and caregiver stress, hospice and end-of-life concerns, first responder stress, and isolation or loneliness. She also addresses family of origin issues, communication problems, control and codependency concerns, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster. Her work includes seasonal affective disorder, midlife questions, guilt and shame, and women's issues.
Sessions are shaped around the client's goals and pace. She emphasizes clear, down-to-earth conversation and helps people set small, achievable steps between meetings. Her goal is to make therapy practical and relevant to everyday life.
Susan holds SC LISW-CP and VA LCSW credentials and practices in South Carolina. She offers sessions by live video or phone and encourages anyone ready to begin to take the first step toward a better routine and greater well-being.
Therapeutic approaches for remote support
Client-centered therapy is about listening closely and shaping sessions around what matters to the person. It helps when someone needs a respectful, nonjudgmental space to talk through feelings and decide priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing thoughts and trying small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood. That approach is useful for people wanting concrete strategies and short-term tools. Mindfulness therapy encourages simple attention to the present moment and can help with stress, worry, and episodes of low mood.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level. Plans can be adjusted over time as needs change and as progress is made.
Because Susan offers live video and phone sessions, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week. Video visits let people use visual cues and a fuller conversation, while phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Confirm the current session options before booking so the format matches your schedule and preferences. Online sessions are meant to help people apply practical steps from therapy into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
35+ years
Credentials
South Carolina, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Susan help with?
Susan supports people coping with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. She also works with issues such as caregiver stress, hospice and end-of-life concerns, first responder issues, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses a practical, down-to-earth style that focuses on what helps in daily life. Conversations are client-centered and aimed at setting small, workable steps toward goals.
What is her professional background?
She has 35 years of professional experience in clinical social work, working with people on mood, stress, grief, life transitions, and related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds SC LISW-CP and VA LCSW credentials and practices in South Carolina.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are used?
The therapist's stated preference is for live video or phone sessions. Confirm current session options before booking to make sure they meet your needs.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.