Licensed clinical social worker recordMaine
Suzanne St Pierre-Donovan, LCSW
Maine
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Grief
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Maine
- LCSW, licence LC25545
- NPI
- 1295387611
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Maine
These details come from information Suzanne 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
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Self esteem work
About Suzanne
Suzanne St Pierre-Donovan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Maine with four years of professional experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief and depression. She also supports work on self-esteem, coping with life changes, and finding a clearer sense of purpose.
Suzanne uses straightforward conversation to identify what is most pressing for each person. She listens for practical patterns that make daily life harder, such as isolation, communication problems, or recurring guilt and shame. Sessions focus on manageable steps people can try between meetings to test what helps.
Her approach looks at relationships and the systems around a person, including family and work influences that affect mood and behavior. She talks through emotional regulation and motivation in plain terms, aiming to reduce overwhelm and increase small wins. Forgiveness, self-love, and rebuilding confidence are common topics that come up in her work.
Suzanne frames grief and loss as processes that change how people plan and relate to others. She helps people find ways to remember, adjust, and carry forward while attending to everyday responsibilities. The goal is practical coping rather than abstract theory.
People who choose Suzanne typically want clear, down-to-earth support for real-life problems. To begin, she asks about current struggles and priorities, then co-develops steps that fit a person's schedule and commitments.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based methods translate to online work
Suzanne uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills people can use in day-to-day life. One common approach helps people learn emotional regulation skills so they can notice triggers and respond in steadier ways; this is useful for anxiety and mood swings. Another approach centers on problem-focused strategies that break larger stresses into smaller tasks, which can help with overwhelm, life changes, and staying motivated.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Suzanne will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques to try, based on their current struggles, goals, and preferences. She checks in on what is working and adjusts the plan as needed rather than assuming one method fits everyone.
Confirm the specific online session formats available before booking, as the profile does not list formats explicitly. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, shorten check-ins when helpful, and reduce travel time. Some formats also allow people to use audio-only or a shorter meeting when energy or bandwidth is limited. Discussing practicalities happens during the intake so sessions fit daily life and commitments.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Maine
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and life purpose.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, systems-aware style that looks at relationships and daily routines. Sessions aim to identify small, testable steps people can use between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Suzanne has four years of professional work experience in mental health settings. That experience has included helping people with mood, grief, and adjustment concerns.
Where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Maine.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are provided to people located where her Maine license permits practice.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates are provided during sign-up.
What should I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the intake and scheduling process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers