Suzanne Alley , LPC

Suzanne Alley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 21 years of experience. She focuses on women’s issues alongside a wide range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and identity questions. Suzanne aims to build an affirming, respectful space where people can begin to sort out what matters most to them.

She uses plain, goal‑focused work to help people manage stress, rebuild self‑esteem, and handle life transitions. Sessions often look at current patterns, practical coping steps, and small changes that add up. Suzanne draws on client-centered and solution-focused ideas to keep the work grounded and relevant.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of her approach when symptoms like persistent worry or low mood are getting in the way. She also uses motivational interviewing to support change around addiction and health behaviors. Trauma-focused tools help people process painful events at a pace that feels manageable.

Suzanne has long experience supporting those facing grief, caregiver strain, aging‑related issues, and the stresses that come with major life shifts. She also addresses intimacy, sexual identity, gender dysphoria, and relationship patterns without judgment. Work can include coaching elements for career or life‑purpose decisions.

People who choose Suzanne can expect straightforward conversation, practical exercises to try between sessions, and collaborative planning. Her style is calm and direct, aimed at helping clients make steady progress toward clearer goals.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Suzanne often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, and mood regulation by breaking problems into manageable steps. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people making changes around substance use, health habits, or other ambivalent goals; this approach emphasizes the client's own reasons for change and builds commitment.

The right approach is something Suzanne figures out together with each person. She will listen to your goals, try a few techniques, and adjust based on what feels helpful. That collaborative process helps match techniques to needs rather than sticking to a single method.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people juggling work, caregiving, or busy schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or you prefer no video, and live chat or text-based messaging can be useful for brief check-ins, coaching-style support, or when writing feels easier. These options make it simpler to keep momentum and practice new skills between sessions.