Suzanne Baer, LCPC
Compassionate LCPC specializing in trauma and addiction
- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction and trauma
- Grief and depression
About Suzanne Baer
Suzanne Baer is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois with 22 years of experience as a therapist, mentor, and life coach. Her career spans inpatient drug and alcohol treatment, sexual abuse counseling, and community mental health settings, which has shaped a broad and practical approach to supporting people through difficult life moments.
She has worked with individuals facing depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, grief and loss, relationship challenges, career transitions, addictions, and other consequences of trauma and abuse. Suzanne’s areas of focus include stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, and she also works with concerns such as attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, body image, chronic pain or illness, codependency, communication and control difficulties, personality-related challenges, disruptive mood dysregulation, and separation or divorce.
Known for a genuine, compassionate, and interactive style, Suzanne adapts conversations and interventions to meet each person's unique needs. She integrates a range of therapeutic methods, including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused techniques, holistic perspectives, client-centered work, and trauma-informed care. As an LCPC Suzanne holds a state credential to provide clinical counseling and supports clients by encouraging, motivating, challenging, and empowering them as they pursue meaningful change.
She has worked with individuals facing depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, grief and loss, relationship challenges, career transitions, addictions, and other consequences of trauma and abuse. Suzanne’s areas of focus include stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, and she also works with concerns such as attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, body image, chronic pain or illness, codependency, communication and control difficulties, personality-related challenges, disruptive mood dysregulation, and separation or divorce.
Known for a genuine, compassionate, and interactive style, Suzanne adapts conversations and interventions to meet each person's unique needs. She integrates a range of therapeutic methods, including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused techniques, holistic perspectives, client-centered work, and trauma-informed care. As an LCPC Suzanne holds a state credential to provide clinical counseling and supports clients by encouraging, motivating, challenging, and empowering them as they pursue meaningful change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Suzanne Baer have?
Suzanne Baer has 22 years of experience.
Is Suzanne Baer a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LCPC credential. License details are IL LCPC 180.007079.
In which languages does Suzanne Baer provide therapy?
English
Where is Suzanne Baer located?
Illinois
How can I work with Suzanne Baer as my therapist?
You can work with Suzanne Baer through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Suzanne Baer work with international clients?
Suzanne Baer does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Suzanne Baer cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Suzanne draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to guide online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens closely and follows the client's lead to build insight and self-direction - it is helpful for people seeking empathy and clearer personal goals. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns and includes practical tools to test and shift negative thoughts. DBT teaches emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills, making it useful for intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and patterns of impulsive behavior.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Suzanne works together with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals and then tailors techniques from these therapies to fit the individual’s situation, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.
Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care from licensed professionals and to integrate therapy into everyday life, especially when in-person visits are difficult.