Susan Owen, LISW-CP, LCSW

Susan Owen is a licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of experience. She helps people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem struggles, and life changes. Susan works with compassion and respect and aims to make the first step feel manageable.

She draws on practical tools to help people regain footing during difficult seasons. Sessions focus on what matters now - easing worry, building small coping skills, and improving day-to-day confidence. Conversations are shaped to each person rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.

Susan uses several therapy styles to match a person's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Client-centered work gives space for people to be heard and find their own solutions. Mindfulness techniques support calmer attention and stress reduction.

Her background includes work across South Carolina and Virginia settings, including support for caregivers, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and issues that come with aging and geriatric changes. She also addresses codependency, communication problems, guilt and shame, and the challenges first responders face.

Susan prefers live video or phone sessions and will tailor a treatment plan with each person. She emphasizes collaboration - setting short-term goals, checking progress, and adjusting the approach when needed. The goal is clearer direction and better coping in daily life.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Susan commonly combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in remote sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice thoughts that increase worry and test small behavior changes to feel better. Client-centered work gives people space to tell their story and to shape goals at their own pace.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to your goals and try methods that fit your needs. Progress is checked regularly and the plan is adjusted based on what helps most.

If you plan to use online care, confirm the session formats before booking since current options can vary. Many people find that phone or live video sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Online sessions can support coping with stress, grief, life changes, and concerns related to aging when methods are adapted for remote use.