Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Susan Bowes, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Life change and grief support
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149011825
- NPI
- 1003984378
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Susan supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- LGBT issues
- Grief and loss
- Compassion fatigue
About Susan
Susan Bowes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with 15 years of experience. She helps people facing LGBT concerns, grief and loss, low self-esteem, major life changes, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses chronic pain and illness, control issues, guilt and shame, forgiveness, life purpose, self-love, and questions about sexuality.
Susan uses straightforward conversation to clarify what matters most to each person. Sessions focus on practical steps people can take between meetings. She listens for patterns that make problems worse and looks for small, manageable changes to reduce stress and improve daily life.
She aims to create a nonjudgmental setting where clients can talk about difficult feelings and incidents. The work often includes identifying unhelpful thinking, building coping skills, and naming values that guide decisions. Progress is checked in regular, simple ways so goals stay realistic.
Susan draws on a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address specific concerns. She collaborates with clients to decide which approaches fit their needs and life circumstances. That means sessions may include skill practice, reflective conversation, or planning for a next step.
People who choose her tend to be looking for practical support with emotion regulation, major transitions, or stress linked to caregiving and chronic health issues. To begin, clients follow the site's process to match and schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and doing therapy online
Evidence-based techniques often used in this kind of work include cognitive-behavioral strategies and skills-based approaches. Cognitive-behavioral strategies focus on spotting unhelpful thought patterns and changing behaviors that keep problems going, which can help with low self-esteem, anxiety about change, and managing guilt and shame. Skills-based approaches teach tools people can practice between sessions, such as stress management, pacing for chronic pain, or brief techniques for calming intense emotions.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and help decide which methods best fit a person's goals, life demands, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and may shift as needs change.
The original profile does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full hour is not needed. They can also help people continue care during life changes or when managing chronic health issues. Discuss practical arrangements and session length when you set up the first appointment so the plan works with everyday life.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Susan works with LGBT issues, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. She also focuses on chronic pain and illness, control issues, guilt and shame, forgiveness, life purpose, self-love, and sexuality.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and conversational. She helps people identify patterns, learn coping skills, and set realistic steps to change daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working in social work and related clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Illinois.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to be sure they suit your needs.
How does billing work and what does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Refer to the site details for exact pricing information.
How do I get started if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers