Suzanne Baer, LCPC

Licensed in Illinois · 22 years in practice

Suzanne Baer is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois with 22 years of experience.

License and registration

LCPC, Illinois: 180.007079 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1912642174 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 22
Languages: English

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About Suzanne

Suzanne Baer is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois with 22 years of experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Her approach is warm and direct, aimed at helping people make steady, practical changes.

She draws on experience from inpatient drug and alcohol treatment, sexual abuse counseling, and community mental health. That background informs how she talks about addiction, safety, and recovery.

Background and approach

Suzanne combines practical skills with attention to life context when challenges are complex. Her sessions are interactive and tailored to each person. She listens first, then works with people to set goals and try new ways of coping.

Therapy may include skill building, problem solving, and exploring patterns that keep people stuck. Suzanne uses several approaches to guide work in session. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy provides tools for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Client-Centered Therapy and Motivational Interviewing shape a supportive, collaborative tone. People who contact Suzanne can expect straightforward talk about goals and next steps.

She draws on a long clinical background and a practical, encouraging style. The focus is on small forward steps that add up to meaningful change.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Suzanne lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Depression
Abandonment
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Approaches Suzanne names

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Online support

How therapy approaches fit into online care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation where the therapist follows the person's lead and offers support. This approach helps when someone needs a calm space to make sense of difficult feelings and decide on next steps.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and patterns that keep causing the same problems because sessions include clear exercises and homework to practice between meetings.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy adds tools for handling strong emotions and staying steady during crises. It teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that can be practiced in everyday situations.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying skills, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan over time.

Online therapy makes those approaches easy to use in flexible ways. Video calls let therapists demonstrate skills and observe nonverbal cues. Phone sessions work well for short check-ins or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief updates, skill coaching between sessions, and quick check-ins that fit around work or caregiving. These options help people fit therapy into real life.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Suzanne address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, plus related issues such as attachment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and relationship challenges.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is genuine, compassionate, and interactive. Sessions focus on listening, setting clear goals, and practicing skills that fit each person's life.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 22 years of experience working as a therapist, mentor, and life coach in inpatient treatment, sexual abuse counseling, and community mental health.

What credentials and region are listed?

She is an Illinois licensed clinical professional counselor - LCPC - and practices in Illinois.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Suzanne?

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