Susan Owen

Susan Owen is a licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and grief. She also supports those coping with life changes, low self-esteem, and questions about life purpose.

Susan works in a straightforward, respectful way. She listens first and then helps people set small, achievable goals. Conversations are tailored to what each person needs, whether that means problem-solving, learning new skills, or simply having space to talk.

Her practice pays attention to concerns that often come later in life. She regularly addresses aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, and hospice and end-of-life counseling. She also helps with isolation, seasonal affective disorder, and the guilt or shame that can follow loss or trauma.

Susan uses a mix of approaches depending on the person. She draws on client-centered methods to keep the focus on each person's priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify and change stressful thought and behavior patterns. Mindfulness and solution-focused steps are used to build day-to-day coping and forward momentum.

Susan holds a South Carolina LISW-CP and a Virginia LCSW. She offers sessions by live video or phone and practices from South Carolina. She aims to make the first step less intimidating and to help each person move toward more stable, manageable days.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Susan uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions focused on each person's priorities and values. This approach centers on listening, understanding, and helping the client guide the goals and pace of work.

She also incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood and helps build practical skills for reducing anxiety and improving daily routines.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Susan works collaboratively to identify which methods fit a person's situation and goals, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and choosing a comfortable setting for conversation. Susan offers live video and phone sessions; please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to keep regular appointments and to check in during stressful periods without adding travel time.