Suzanne Walker, LCMHC
Experienced counselor focusing on personal stories
Details
| Name | Suzanne Walker |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCMHC |
| Based in | North Carolina |
| Licensed in | North Carolina |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 38 |
About Suzanne
Suzanne Walker is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with 38 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and major life changes. She speaks plainly and listens first, aiming to build a strong working relationship that supports each person's goals. Suzanne works with adults and adolescents and has experience across many cultures and life circumstances.
Suzanne earned a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology in 1984 and has served as both a clinician and a clinical supervisor.
Background and approach
Her background includes work with civilian communities and the U.S. military, and many years as a military family member gave her direct insight into military life. She also has experience supporting people in the LGBT community and those who have faced prejudice. Her practice emphasizes a person-centered, narrative-informed approach.
She listens for the stories people tell about their lives and helps them notice options they may not have seen. Suzanne pairs that narrative perspective with practical techniques tailored to each situation. She often uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based ideas, and cognitive behavioral methods to address symptoms and everyday problems.
Work may include learning coping skills, changing unhelpful patterns, or clarifying values and next steps. Suzanne also supports people dealing with grief, parenting stress, chronic illness, caregiving strain, and first responder issues. She aims to help clients find manageable choices during hard times and build a path forward that fits their life.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse among the things Suzanne works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- ADHD
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Suzanne among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Suzanne among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Suzanne among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Suzanne among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Suzanne among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Suzanne among the ways she works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Suzanne among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Suzanne among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Suzanne among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Suzanne among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Suzanne among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Suzanne directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Suzanne directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Approaches that guide online counseling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice what matters to them and take small, meaningful steps toward those values while learning to accept difficult feelings. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Narrative Therapy pays attention to the stories people tell about themselves and their problems, and works to reframe those stories so new possibilities emerge. This approach can help with identity issues, relationship patterns, and feeling stuck. Attachment-Based ideas examine patterns of connection and trust that developed in relationships and look for ways to build more supported ways of relating; this can help with intimacy-related issues and relationship stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Suzanne will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. She combines narrative listening with targeted techniques and adjusts the plan as progress and challenges appear, so the process remains practical and responsive.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexibility. Video lets people work face-to-face when that helps; phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging support ongoing check-ins, brief coaching, or follow-up between scheduled sessions. These options make it easier to fit counseling into a busy routine and to continue work from different locations.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Suzanne help address?
Suzanne helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, ADHD, grief, intimacy issues, and more. She also supports those facing caregiver strain, chronic illness, first responder stress, and career or life-change challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centered and narrative-informed, with an emphasis on listening and building a strong working relationship. She combines storytelling work with practical techniques to help people notice choices and take steps forward.
What is Suzanne's background and experience?
She has 38 years of clinical experience and earned an M.S. in Counseling Psychology in 1984. Suzanne has worked as a clinician and clinical supervisor and has experience in both civilian and military settings.
Where is Suzanne located and licensed?
Suzanne is based in North Carolina and holds an NC LCMHC credential as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she also accepts international clients for online work.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference and needs.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Suzanne?
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