Susan Owen , LISW-CP, LCSW

Susan Owen is a licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and life changes. She works with individuals who want clearer direction, better self-esteem, and more confidence. Her approach is respectful and down-to-earth, aimed at practical steps that fit each person’s life.

Owen uses a mix of conversational listening and goal-focused techniques. Sessions are shaped around what the client needs most, whether that means short-term problem solving or deeper emotional work. She often blends client-centered listening with cognitive tools and mindfulness practices to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new responses.

Her background includes long experience addressing aging and caregiver stress, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and challenges tied to life stages such as midlife shifts. She also supports people dealing with codependency, family of origin issues, isolation, and guilt or shame. Women’s issues are noted among her focus areas.

Sessions may address practical communication skills, coping strategies for disaster or first responder stress, and ways to manage seasonal mood changes. The goal is clearer choices and small, manageable changes that improve daily life. Owen adapts pacing and techniques to each person’s rhythm.

She prefers live video or phone sessions but also offers other online formats. Getting started begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling based on availability.

How her approaches work online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s own goals. The therapist follows the client’s lead, reflecting concerns and helping clarify what matters most. This approach is useful when someone needs time to sort feelings and priorities.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. It uses simple exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and try new responses, which can help with anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem.

The therapist treats finding the right approach as a team effort. She will talk with the client about goals and try methods that match those aims, adjusting as progress is made. This collaborative stance helps shape a plan that feels doable and relevant.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules. Video is useful when visual connection matters, while phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text can be handy for quick check-ins or shorter exchanges between longer sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent during busy or changing life seasons.