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 low self-esteem. She supports those facing life changes and offers practical guidance for coping and building confidence. She works with caregivers and people facing aging or end-of-life concerns, as well as those dealing with isolation, seasonal mood shifts, and role-related stress.

Her style is warm and respectful. She listens first and tailors conversations to each person’s needs. Sessions focus on clear goals and small steps that can change daily life. She emphasizes practical skills and steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Susan draws on client-centered work to keep the person’s priorities central. She uses cognitive behavioral tools to identify unhelpful thinking and build healthier patterns. Mindfulness techniques are offered to reduce worry and bring attention back to the present moment.

She also integrates motivational interviewing to strengthen motivation for change, and solution-focused methods to map out immediate, achievable steps. The overall approach balances empathy with concrete strategies so people can try things between sessions.

Susan holds licenses in South Carolina and Virginia - LISW-CP and LCSW. Her preferred ways of meeting are live video or phone. She asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling so sessions begin with clarity about goals and logistics.

How Susan Uses Talk Therapy and Practical Tools Online

Client-centered work keeps your priorities at the center of each session. That means the conversation follows what matters most to you, and the therapist reflects and clarifies so you feel understood. This approach helps when people need to sort values, make decisions, or cope with grief.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying thoughts that feed anxiety or low mood and trying small behavior changes to shift how you feel. It is useful for worry, low energy, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning. Mindfulness Therapy offers simple attention practices to reduce rumination and bring more calm into busy days.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with you about your goals and try methods that fit your needs and preferences. Together you will decide which techniques to use and when to adjust the plan.

Susan prefers live video or phone sessions, so check the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists can guide practical skills, homework, and goal-setting effectively through remote sessions, while adapting the pace to your life and responsibilities.