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Suzanna Bagley

Suzanna Bagley

LPC, LCPC

Therapist · Illinois · 12+ years of experience

Practical, down-to-earth counseling for change

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  • Solution-focused steps
  • CBT for thoughts
  • Trauma-informed care

About Suzanna

Suzanna Bagley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 12 years of experience. She greets new clients with an easygoing manner and a straightforward way of working. She aims to put people at ease and help them take practical steps toward feeling better.

Suzanna often uses a bit of humor and a positive tone when it fits. She can also be direct when that helps move a conversation forward. Her style is nonjudgmental and focused on listening so clients feel heard and validated.

Her training includes a bachelor’s and master’s degree in clinical psychology. She draws on several therapy approaches to match each person’s needs. Those include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Suzanna uses Solution-Focused Therapy when someone needs practical, time-limited steps to resolve a problem. She reaches for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help with negative thoughts that feed anxiety or low mood. Trauma-Focused work is used to identify triggers and find ways to manage strong emotions after long-term trauma.

She invites questions about how therapy will work and what to expect in sessions. New clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule based on therapist availability. Suzanna presents therapy as a collaborative process and offers clear explanations as work progresses.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

Illinois, Virginia

Languages

English

How cognitive and solution-focused work translates online

Suzanna uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that worsen anxiety or low mood. CBT sessions focus on identifying thought patterns, testing them, and trying small experiments to see what helps.

She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy when clients want clear, practical steps and faster results. That approach looks for what is already working, sets small goals, and builds on short-term progress. When trauma is relevant, Trauma-Focused Therapy helps identify triggers and develops strategies to manage strong emotions and reclaim daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. Suzanna discusses goals and preferences and tailors methods to each person. She will work with clients to try approaches and adjust the plan based on what helps most.

Please confirm the current session formats before booking, as specific online options are not listed here. In general, online work can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow sessions to fit around work or family commitments. It can also allow shorter check-ins or video sessions depending on what a client prefers and what the therapist offers.

At a glance

Listed location
Illinois
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
LPC, LCPC
Languages
English
License (Illinois)
LCPC · No. 180.009943
License (Virginia)
LPC · No. 0701015857
NPI
1902359029

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Suzanna help with?

Suzanna supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting challenges, grief, and related issues such as ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is easygoing and practical. She uses gentle humor when appropriate, listens carefully, and can be direct to help clients unpack difficult topics.

How long has she been practicing?

She has been working as a therapist since January 2013, bringing about 12 years of experience to her practice.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

Suzanna holds the LPC credential and the LCPC credential and practices in Illinois. She also holds a Virginia LPC credential as noted in her background.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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