Suzanne Baer, LCPC
Illinois LCPC supporting stress and trauma recovery
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and trauma
- Grief and depression
About Suzanne Baer
Suzanne Baer is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois with 22 years of clinical experience supporting individuals and families through difficult life transitions. She has worked across diverse treatment settings, including inpatient drug and alcohol treatment, sexual abuse counseling, and community mental health programs, bringing practical experience with addictions, trauma, and a broad range of mental health concerns.
Throughout her career she has helped people navigate depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief and loss, relationship struggles, career challenges, and other life changes. Her approach blends compassion with active collaboration - she listens closely, adapts therapeutic dialogue to a person’s needs, and draws on a range of evidence-informed techniques to foster resilience and growth.
Suzanne integrates client-centered methods with cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior skills, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing tailored to each individual’s goals. She emphasizes empowerment, encouragement, and practical problem-solving to help people manage stress, cope with loss, address addictive behaviors, and rebuild healthier patterns in relationships and daily life.
With extensive experience across settings and a warm, interactive style, Suzanne focuses on helping people find realistic tools and strengths that support meaningful change over time.
Throughout her career she has helped people navigate depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief and loss, relationship struggles, career challenges, and other life changes. Her approach blends compassion with active collaboration - she listens closely, adapts therapeutic dialogue to a person’s needs, and draws on a range of evidence-informed techniques to foster resilience and growth.
Suzanne integrates client-centered methods with cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior skills, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing tailored to each individual’s goals. She emphasizes empowerment, encouragement, and practical problem-solving to help people manage stress, cope with loss, address addictive behaviors, and rebuild healthier patterns in relationships and daily life.
With extensive experience across settings and a warm, interactive style, Suzanne focuses on helping people find realistic tools and strengths that support meaningful change over time.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Suzanne Baer have?
Suzanne Baer has 22 years of experience.
Is Suzanne Baer a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. License details: IL LCPC 180.007079.
In which languages does Suzanne Baer provide therapy?
Suzanne Baer provides therapy in English.
Where is Suzanne Baer located?
Suzanne Baer is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Suzanne Baer as my therapist?
You can work with Suzanne Baer through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Suzanne Baer work with international clients?
Suzanne Baer does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Suzanne Baer cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Client-centered therapy places the person’s own goals and perspective at the center of work - the therapist offers empathy, attentive listening, and collaborative guidance so people feel heard while identifying what matters most to them. This approach is useful for relationship concerns, life transitions, and building self-understanding.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the connections between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. It teaches practical strategies to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop alternative skills to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress-related symptoms.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It can be especially helpful for overwhelming emotions, relationship instability, and patterns of impulsive behavior.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Suzanne works with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences and may blend techniques from different models to create an individualized plan.
Online therapy makes these approaches accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options offer flexibility for scheduling, allow work to continue from home or work settings, and help people fit consistent therapeutic work into busy lives while collaborating with licensed professionals and therapists.