Susan Owen

Compassionate guidance for stress and life transitions

LISW-CP, LCSW South Carolina

Experience: 35 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Susan

Susan Owen is a licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem concerns, and major life transitions. She brings a compassionate, respectful approach and adapts her conversations and treatment plans to each person's unique situation.

Background and approach

Her background includes work with aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, codependency, communication challenges, control issues, and hospice and end-of-life counseling. Owen draws on a range of evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), client-centered and mindfulness approaches, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to support practical change and emotional coping.

She typically offers sessions by live video or phone and aims to create an atmosphere where clients feel heard and supported as they pursue clearer goals and improved daily functioning.

Licensed in South Carolina (LISW-CP 13055) and Virginia (LCSW 0904005169), she works in English and focuses on collaborating with each client to build realistic steps toward a more satisfying life.

Practical approaches for online therapy and emotional coping

Many clients find benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with more effective patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship that helps people clarify values and build self-understanding. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity to stressors.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your goals, preferences, and how different techniques might fit your situation, and then adapt the plan over time based on what helps you make steady progress.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules and for those who prefer remote care. These formats let clients maintain continuity of support across life transitions and access licensed professionals without needing to travel, while still focusing on practical tools and strategies relevant to everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, along with related issues such as caregiver stress, communication problems, and isolation.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

The style is collaborative and compassionate, blending client-centered listening with practical techniques drawn from CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work to help clients set and reach goals.

How long has she practiced clinically?

She brings 35 years of professional experience working with individuals across a range of emotional and life-stage issues.

Where is she licensed to practice?

She is licensed in South Carolina as LISW-CP 13055 and in Virginia as LCSW 0904005169 and provides services from South Carolina.

Can non-English speakers arrange sessions?

All sessions are provided in English; she does not offer services in other languages.

Does she accept clients outside the United States?

She is not accepting international clients at this time.

What formats are available for sessions?

Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference and availability.

How are fees and scheduling handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Women's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

35+ years

Licensed

South Carolina, Virginia

Languages

English