Suzanne Towne, LCSW, LICSW

Suzanne Towne is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, parenting struggles, anger, low self‑esteem, ADHD, addictions, relationship challenges, grief, and other life changes. She brings a calm, practical approach and aims to build a trusting working relationship with each person. Suzanne works in Tennessee and draws on a long history in mental health to guide conversations toward clearer next steps.

Suzanne began her mental health career as a psychiatric registered nurse and moved into therapy work. Over many years she has supported people in inpatient psychiatry, community mental health, therapeutic foster care, and group settings. That background shaped a flexible way of working with issues like eating disorders, chemical dependency, trauma and abuse, bipolar mood concerns, panic, and obsessive behaviors.

In sessions she uses tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client‑centered and mindfulness approaches, and solution‑focused techniques. She adapts methods to what feels comfortable for each person and focuses on actionable steps rather than long theory talks. Client goals guide the pace and focus of work together.

Suzanne has 15 years working specifically as a therapist and holds the credentials LCSW and LICSW, reflecting licensure in Tennessee and Alabama. She offers conversations that are direct, compassionate, and practical to help clients take manageable steps forward.

Her work also includes attention to adoption and foster care concerns, codependency, communication problems, control issues, women’s issues, intimacy, and LGBT matters. Session options and scheduling details should be confirmed before booking.

Approaches That Guide Online Work

Suzanne uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice hard thoughts and still act toward meaningful goals. ACT emphasizes values and gradual steps, which can help with anxiety, avoidance, and motivation issues.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. CBT offers practical techniques for managing panic, depression, obsessive behaviors, and unhelpful thinking patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Suzanne works together with clients to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and day‑to‑day life. That collaborative decision may shift over time as needs change.

The therapist's biography notes a preference for live video and phone chat as effective ways to communicate. Please confirm the exact session formats available before booking so you know what to expect. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check‑ins when needed, and reduce travel time while keeping consistent contact with a licensed professional.