Susan Owen, LISW-CP, LCSW

Susan Owen is a licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and changes that come with different life stages. Her manner is respectful and compassionate, and she aims to make the first step easier for anyone feeling overwhelmed.

She focuses on practical ways to boost self-esteem and motivation. That can mean talking through patterns that hold someone back, trying small behavior changes, or building tools for coping with loss. Susan adapts conversations and plans to fit each person's situation rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.

Susan draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered methods, and mindfulness to guide sessions. She also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques when those approaches match a person's goals. Sessions can emphasize short-term problem solving or slower work on deeper life questions, depending on need.

Her background includes long experience supporting people facing aging and geriatric concerns, caregiver stress, hospice and end-of-life issues, and challenges tied to first responder work. She also addresses family of origin issues, codependency, control and communication problems, and seasonal mood shifts.

Sessions are offered in English and are available by video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Susan practices in South Carolina and holds credentials as SC LISW-CP and VA LCSW, and she uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience. The therapist follows the client's lead and helps them clarify what matters most in life and relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and builds concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and increase present-moment awareness, which can help with grief and overwhelming emotions.

Choosing the right approach usually happens together. The therapist and client talk about goals and try methods that fit the person's preferences and daily life. That collaborative process helps shape whether sessions emphasize skill-building, reflective conversation, or short-term problem solving.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let the conversation feel more like an in-person visit. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, homework guidance, or when a shorter touchpoint fits a busy day. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, caregiving, or mobility limits while using the therapeutic approaches above.