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Dr. Suzanne Degges-White, LCMHC, LCPC
Illinois
Licensed counselor - relationships and life changes
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Homework focused
- Values and action
About Suzanne
Dr. Suzanne Degges-White is a licensed counselor with 24 years of experience. She holds LCMHC and LCPC credentials and practices in Illinois. She helps people facing anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, stress, grief, addictions, and self-esteem struggles.
She frames work in straightforward terms. She treats clients as the experts on their own stories and focuses on practical choices they can make. Sessions include discussion, short exercises, and homework when it fits the goal.
Her approach blends several methods so sessions stay focused and concrete. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered ideas to clarify values and build consistent action.
Clients can expect goal-focused tasks between meetings. Common homework includes journaling, brief writing prompts, and reading suggestions. These tools are used to test small changes and track what helps.
She pays attention to life transitions and relationship patterns such as abandonment, blended family issues, caregiving stress, divorce, midlife questions, and parenting concerns. The work often balances short-term coping skills with looking at deeper life meaning when that is relevant.
Practical steps are emphasized over labels. The focus is on manageable strategies for day-to-day stress, clearer choices about relationships and work, and steady progress toward what the person wants to change.
How CBT and related approaches work in online sessions
Dr. Degges-White uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to stress and mood problems. CBT focuses on concrete exercises and practice that can be done between sessions, which helps people test what changes make a difference. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is also part of her work and emphasizes clarifying personal values and taking committed action even when uncomfortable feelings appear. Client-Centered Therapy is used to keep the conversation focused on the client’s perspective and priorities rather than imposing a rigid plan.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals and preferences and agree on practical steps and homework. This allows adjustments over time so sessions remain relevant to the client’s life and immediate needs.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, shorten routine check-ins, or avoid travel time. They also allow written homework such as journaling and bibliotherapy to be shared and discussed between meetings, which supports the goal-focused nature of CBT and ACT work.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Illinois, North Carolina, Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with most often?
She works with anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, stress, grief, addictions, self-esteem, and related life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT tools to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and then practice different responses in daily life.
What is her background and experience?
She has 24 years of professional experience and blends several therapeutic approaches to address practical problems and transitions.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds LCMHC and LCPC credentials and practices in Illinois.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking since the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How are fees structured?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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