Suzanne Walker, LCMHC
North Carolina LCMHC specializing in addiction care
- Addiction and mood disorders
- Trauma and relationship work
- Adults and family support
About Suzanne Walker
Suzanne Walker is a licensed clinician in North Carolina with deep experience treating both mental health and substance use concerns. She holds the credential Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - LCMHC, which denotes specialized training in clinical counseling, and she is also a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist with experience in addiction treatment and recovery.
Over an 18-year career she has worked across multiple service settings, including outpatient community mental health, group and individual counseling, family therapy, and treatment programs that provide medication assisted therapy for opioid use. Her background includes roles as an outpatient therapist, a Community Support Team lead working with adults who experience severe and persistent mental illness, and a counselor and program manager at a treatment center offering individual and group services for patients receiving MAT.
Suzanne uses an integrative approach drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered methods, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor care to each person. She has substantial experience with substance use disorders, mood disorders such as bipolar disorder and depression, anxiety and panic, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family issues, and concerns related to self-esteem, intimacy, sleep, anger, career stress, and compassion fatigue.
Her practice has included work with adolescents, adults, and families, and she has experience serving clients who were court ordered to treatment or who required inpatient care. Suzanne offers therapy using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to engage with clients according to their communication preferences.
Over an 18-year career she has worked across multiple service settings, including outpatient community mental health, group and individual counseling, family therapy, and treatment programs that provide medication assisted therapy for opioid use. Her background includes roles as an outpatient therapist, a Community Support Team lead working with adults who experience severe and persistent mental illness, and a counselor and program manager at a treatment center offering individual and group services for patients receiving MAT.
Suzanne uses an integrative approach drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered methods, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor care to each person. She has substantial experience with substance use disorders, mood disorders such as bipolar disorder and depression, anxiety and panic, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family issues, and concerns related to self-esteem, intimacy, sleep, anger, career stress, and compassion fatigue.
Her practice has included work with adolescents, adults, and families, and she has experience serving clients who were court ordered to treatment or who required inpatient care. Suzanne offers therapy using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to engage with clients according to their communication preferences.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Suzanne Walker have?
Suzanne Walker has 18 years of experience.
Is Suzanne Walker a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCMHC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. License details: NC LCMHC 8367.
In which languages does Suzanne Walker provide therapy?
Suzanne Walker provides therapy in English.
Where is Suzanne Walker located?
Suzanne Walker is located in North Carolina.
How can I work with Suzanne Walker as my therapist?
You can work with Suzanne Walker through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Suzanne Walker work with international clients?
Suzanne Walker does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Suzanne Walker 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 Care
Suzanne Walker integrates several evidence-based approaches to meet different needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where the client leads the conversation and the therapist offers empathy and understanding - this approach is helpful for building self-esteem and exploring personal goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical strategies to change behaviors and emotional responses, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and mood-related challenges. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-focused awareness and simple attention practices that can reduce stress, help manage cravings, and improve emotional regulation.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Suzanne collaborates with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, and she adjusts techniques over time as progress and circumstances evolve.
Online therapy with Suzanne is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible access to care. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working with a licensed professional.