Suzanne Walker , LCMHC

Suzanne Walker is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with 38 years of experience. She works with adults on issues like stress, anxiety, trauma, addictions, mood concerns, ADHD, grief, and self-esteem. Suzanne offers a calm, nonjudgmental presence and emphasizes the importance of a strong working relationship. She believes the connection between the person and counselor is the foundation for change. Suzanne listens, asks questions, and helps people clarify choices when life feels overwhelming. She describes therapy as a partnership where goals and steps are created together. Her background includes clinical practice and supervision across many settings. Suzanne has worked in civilian community settings and provided care within the Department of Defense system. She also brings personal experience of life as a military family member, which informs her understanding of military-related stressors and transitions. Suzanne uses a person-centered, integrated approach. She draws on methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-informed work, and emotion regulation strategies to meet each person where they are. The exact approach is chosen collaboratively based on what a person needs. People who come for help often want practical tools and clear next steps. Suzanne focuses on helping people learn skills for coping, manage difficult emotions, and make decisions that reflect their values. She frames therapy as a process of growth that can address immediate concerns and longer-term change.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking actions that matter despite difficult thoughts and feelings; it can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines thoughts and behaviors to build practical skills for managing mood, sleep, eating, and stress-related problems. Attachment-Based ideas guide understanding of relationship patterns and emotional needs, helping people who struggle with intimacy, trust, or relationship-related distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the first conversations. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose techniques that fit individual goals, preferences, and current concerns. That means trying strategies, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than committing to a single method up front.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation for deeper connection, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports brief check-ins, and messaging is useful for ongoing support between sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a workday, manage caregiving responsibilities, or continue care across locations.