Therapist profile
Susan Owen, LISW-CP, LCSW
South Carolina
Licensed social worker - Stress and life changes
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- Credentials
- LISW-CP, LCSW
- License
- LISW-CP, South Carolina / 13055; LCSW, Virginia / 0904005169
- NPI
- 1568162998
- Experience
- 35 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- South Carolina
About
- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Phone and video
About Susan
Susan Owen is a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) in South Carolina and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia with 35 years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem problems, and life changes. She also focuses on aging and caregiver stress, codependency, communication and control issues, and end-of-life concerns.
Susan uses straightforward conversation to help people sort through what feels overwhelming. Sessions aim to clarify what matters most, identify small changes that help, and build practical skills for managing mood and worry. She draws on client-centered ideas so the client's goals shape each step.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of her approach when thoughts and behaviors are keeping someone stuck. She also uses mindfulness techniques to help people notice emotions without getting carried away. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy are used to set realistic goals and track progress.
Her usual session methods are live video or phone, so work and life demands fit into therapy. She asks simple questions early on to understand priorities and then focuses on achievable shifts you can try between sessions. The work is conversational and goal-minded rather than academic.
Susan has a long background supporting those facing loss, caregiver strain, seasonal mood changes, and midlife transitions. People who have lived with someone else’s heavy moods or who find it hard to say no often come with clear practical goals. She invites a steady, problem-solving process rather than quick fixes.
How sessions work
How Susan uses evidence-based approaches in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening to your priorities and letting your goals guide the work. The therapist reflects what matters to you and adjusts the pace so the sessions fit your concerns. This helps when you’re sorting values, relationship boundaries, or what needs to change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers practical exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and to try different behaviors that reduce anxiety or low mood. CBT is often useful for stress, depression, and worry that gets in the way of daily life.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention skills to notice emotions and bodily reactions. These techniques can reduce reactivity and make it easier to choose responses rather than react automatically, which can help with codependency patterns and overwhelm.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about your goals, past efforts, and what feels doable, then suggest which methods to try. That plan can shift as progress is made, and your feedback helps decide next steps.
The biography indicates a preference for live video and phone sessions, so confirm current session formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, shorten commute time, and allow a quicker check-in when life gets hectic. Some people prefer phone for lower bandwidth or a shorter check-in, while video lets the therapist and client use visual cues during discussion.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
South Carolina, Virginia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Susan works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem issues, and adjusting to life changes. She also focuses on caregiver stress, aging concerns, codependency, and related communication or control problems.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is conversational and goal-focused. She uses client-centered listening, then adds practical tools from CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused methods as needed.
How much experience does she have?
She has 35 years of professional experience working in clinical social work settings. That background includes grief, end-of-life counseling, and long-term care concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds LISW-CP in South Carolina and LCSW in Virginia. Her practice is based in South Carolina.
Which languages does she offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she use?
The biography indicates a preference for live video and phone sessions. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.