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Mary-Suzanne Bante, LPC
Michigan
LPC in Michigan - mood and life transitions
See online therapy options- Self esteem work
- Depression support
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Mary-Suzanne
Mary-Suzanne Bante is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 30 years of clinical experience. She focuses on self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue. She works with individuals seeking practical ways to manage emotions and rebuild routine after hard events.
She uses clear, goal-focused conversations and skill practice. Sessions look at thoughts, behaviors, and small changes that add up. She also draws on mindfulness and motivational interviewing to help clients notice patterns and find reasons to try something different.
Many people come for help with relationship stress, attachment concerns, or feeling stuck after adoption or foster care experiences. Others seek support for body image, chronic illness, caregiver strain, guilt and shame, or the fallout of loss and abandonment. She also helps with communication problems and figuring out life purpose.
Her background includes work with universities and non-profit agencies and service on the Board of the Michigan AIDS Coalition. That background informs a practical approach to common life stresses. She encourages short experiments in new ways of responding and reviews what helps and what does not.
Sessions are focused and conversational. Clients can expect to leave with at least one concrete step to try between meetings. The emphasis is on skills people can use in daily life and on tracking what changes over time.
How approaches like CBT and mindfulness work online
Mary-Suzanne commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. CBT sessions are practical - they focus on one or two problems, set a clear goal, and try out small changes between meetings. Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice their thoughts and bodily reactions so they can respond more deliberately rather than react automatically. Motivational Interviewing supports change by clarifying a person's own reasons for wanting to try something different and building on that motivation.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss options and adjust methods based on a client's goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped in the past. That collaborative process makes sure techniques fit the person's daily life and capacity for change.
Specific session formats are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into work or caregiving schedules, or useful when travel is difficult. Online meetings can reduce commute time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let clients practice skills in real-life settings between sessions.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and related concerns such as attachment issues, body image, chronic illness, and caregiver stress.
How would she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to plan small, testable changes. Sessions pair discussion with practical exercises to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of clinical experience working in universities and non-profit settings and on community boards in Michigan.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether remote or in-person meetings are offered.
How are fees handled and how do I begin?
Fees vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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