- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
About Suzanna
Suzanna Bagley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 12 years of experience. She practices in Illinois and draws on practical therapeutic methods to address everyday struggles. Her listed concerns include stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, anger, parenting, sleep issues, and career strain.
Bagley keeps language straightforward in sessions. She often uses humor and a positive tone when it helps. She can also be direct when a clearer push is useful to unpack what’s happening. Sessions emphasize being heard and validated while working on concrete goals.
Her training includes a bachelor’s and master’s degree in clinical psychology. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when negative thoughts affect mood or anxiety. She applies Solution-Focused Therapy for people who want focused, time-limited work toward practical changes.
For those who have experienced long-term or significant hurt, she draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy to identify triggers and learn emotion management strategies. She describes this approach in plain terms and will explain options further in messages or sessions.
Suzanna aims to work collaboratively and to help people set realistic steps they can use outside of sessions. She invites straightforward questions about how she works and what to expect. To get started, clients use the platform’s matching steps and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
She commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that feed anxiety or low mood. CBT sessions focus on practical exercises and step-by-step strategies that can be practiced between meetings.She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy for people who want brief, goal-oriented work. This approach concentrates on small changes and next steps rather than long discussions about the past.
Trauma-Focused Therapy is used when someone has experienced ongoing hurt. In that work she helps identify triggers and teaches emotion regulation methods to manage reactions and move forward.
Finding the right approach is treated as a collaboration. She will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences, and suggest which method or mix of methods to try. That decision is revisited as progress is made so the plan stays practical and relevant.
The practical benefit of online sessions is fitting therapy into everyday life. Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to have shorter check-ins, schedule sessions around work, or avoid travel. Licensed professionals can use these formats to keep therapy workable alongside daily demands.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, anger, parenting, sleep issues, career concerns and related areas listed in her profile.
What is her general therapy style?
She keeps sessions plain and practical, using humor or directness when appropriate and focusing on being heard while working toward clear goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has worked as a therapist since January 2013, which is about 12 years of clinical experience.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC and an LCPC and practices in Illinois. She also holds an LPC credential in Virginia as noted in her background.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.