Therapist profile
Suzanne Towne, LCSW, LICSW
Tennessee
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Codependency and Relationships
Continue with SuzanneWhere Suzanne stands
- Credentials
- LCSW, LICSW
- License
- LCSW, Tennessee / 6620; LCSW, Florida / SW13175; LICSW, Alabama / 6362C
- NPI
- 1043808496
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Tennessee
About
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
About Suzanne
Suzanne Towne is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of therapy experience and licensure listed as TN LCSW and AL LICSW. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, eating concerns, bipolar and depression, and coping with life changes. Codependency and communication problems are among her additional focus areas.
Suzanne describes a practical, person-centered approach. She leans on methods like cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, mindfulness, and solution-focused work. In sessions she guides people to notice patterns, try small changes, and test what works in everyday life. Conversations are direct and grounded in everyday problems rather than abstract theory.
Her background includes many years in mental health settings, first as a psychiatric nurse and then as a therapist in inpatient and community programs. That history informs a familiarity with eating disorders, chemical dependency, intensive psychiatric needs, and therapeutic foster care systems. She has worked with individuals, couples, groups, and foster parents across those roles.
Sessions emphasize finding practical steps you can use between meetings. Suzanne aims to help people identify values and clearer boundaries, reduce reactive behaviors, and manage distressing thoughts and urges. She encourages trying different techniques and adjusting the plan based on how they actually feel and work.
She typically conducts sessions by live video or phone chat and does not use live text chat for therapy. Before booking, clients are asked to confirm current session options and scheduling details.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take steps toward those values even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings show up. It suits issues like anxiety, avoidance, and people-pleasing patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing small behavioral changes to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, and panic symptoms. Mindfulness therapy trains attention to notice thoughts and body signals without getting swept away, which can lower reactivity and support steadying mood.Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. Suzanne treats approach selection as a collaborative choice. She will discuss goals, try methods in session, and adjust plans based on what feels helpful and doable for the client.
The biography indicates she offers live video and phone chat sessions and does not use live text chat for therapy. If you are unsure which session format fits your routine, confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, shorten travel time, and allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people choose quieter surroundings or skip being on camera if that helps them engage.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Tennessee, Florida, Alabama
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Suzanne works with stress, anxiety, parenting, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, addiction-related concerns, mood disorders, and codependency among other topics.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses a practical, client-centered style that focuses on noticing patterns, trying small changes, and using techniques from CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and solution-focused work.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 15 years of experience as a therapist, plus earlier clinical work in psychiatric nursing and inpatient settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with TN LCSW and AL LICSW credentials and is based in Tennessee.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does she use?
She typically provides therapy via live video or phone chat and does not use live text chat for sessions; confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then 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.