Suzanna Bagley, LPC, LCPC

Suzanna Bagley is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 12 years of experience. She practices from Illinois and brings a calm, approachable style to sessions. She often uses warmth and a bit of humor to help people feel at ease while they work through difficult problems.

Suzanna meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps toward change. She can be gentle and encouraging, and when needed she is direct to help unpack what’s going on. Her goal is to help people feel heard and validated as they make progress.

She holds a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in clinical psychology. Over the years she has supported people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and trauma and abuse. She also addresses concerns such as parenting strain, sleep problems, anger, career transitions, and compassion fatigue.

Suzanna uses several approaches depending on what a person needs. She commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address upsetting thoughts and mood, Solution-Focused Therapy to identify concrete changes, and Trauma-Focused methods for those who have experienced long-term trauma. She will explain each option and tailor the approach to the situation.

Sessions emphasize clear steps and real-world strategies. Clients can expect a collaborative process where goals are set together and progress is reviewed. Suzanna describes herself as a sidekick on the journey toward better mental health, offering practical support while respecting each person’s pace and preferences.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Many of her core methods adapt well to a remote format. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that affect mood and anxiety. It usually involves homework, simple experiments, and clear steps to practice between sessions. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable changes and future-focused goals, making it useful when someone wants concrete progress in fewer sessions. Trauma-Focused Therapy looks at reactions to past harm, helps identify triggers, and builds skills to manage strong emotions and move forward.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will help a client choose methods based on their needs, goals, and what feels comfortable. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

Please confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the original profile. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow people to use quieter settings, avoid camera use when preferred, or schedule sessions during a lunch break to keep therapy practical and accessible.