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Susan Owen, LISW-CP, LCSW
South Carolina
Licensed social worker - stress and anxiety
See online therapy options- CBT and mindfulness
- Motivational interviewing
- Goal focused work
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 helps people who are managing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and big life changes. She uses practical, conversational methods and focuses on concrete steps people can try between sessions.
Owen keeps sessions straightforward and goal-oriented. She pays attention to what causes day-to-day strain and looks for small changes that reduce distress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of her approach when it fits the concern, alongside client-centered listening and mindfulness techniques.
She also works with concerns often connected to life stage and caregiving. This includes aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and challenges faced by first responders. Other areas she addresses are codependency, communication problems, control issues, and isolation or loneliness.
Her style includes motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods to help people identify priorities and try new ways of responding. Sessions aim to turn ideas into specific actions and measurable steps. The focus is on skills that people can use in everyday situations.
Susan offers her services from South Carolina and brings decades of practice experience to each meeting. Sessions are conducted in English. Before booking, confirm the session formats she currently offers so arrangements match your needs.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
CBT focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing different responses. It breaks problems into manageable parts and teaches skills for daily life, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building a respectful working relationship. It gives people space to describe what matters to them and helps shape goals from their own priorities.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase awareness. It can help with rumination, stress, and symptoms that interfere with sleep or daily routines.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, then try methods that match those needs. That collaboration helps decide which techniques to use and when to adjust them.
Confirm the session formats Susan offers before booking so they fit your schedule. The practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting meetings into a workday, reducing travel time, and choosing a quieter setting when that helps focus. Some formats may use less bandwidth or allow shorter check-ins, which can make regular appointments easier to manage.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
South Carolina, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, and end-of-life concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, conversational approach that focuses on clear steps and skills. Sessions aim to identify specific habits and thought patterns to change.
What is her professional background?
She has 35 years of professional experience working in clinical social work settings. That history includes helping people with mood and life-stage concerns.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She is listed as SC LISW-CP and VA LCSW and practices from South Carolina. Those credentials are the ones she uses professionally.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing details before scheduling.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process starts the intake and scheduling.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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