Suzanne Stokes, LMHC

Suzanne Stokes is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida with 38 years of experience. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, self-esteem struggles, and addictions. Suzanne aims to provide a calm, respectful space where people can speak honestly and start making changes.

Her style is straightforward and warm. She listens first, then helps shape practical steps people can try between sessions. Suzanne uses a mix of approaches to meet each person's needs rather than a one-size-fits-all method. Sessions often focus on small, doable changes that add up over time.

Suzanne draws from methods such as acceptance and commitment therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to help with thoughts and behaviors that get in the way. She also uses attachment-based and client-centered ideas to help people understand patterns in relationships and feel heard. Existential ideas come into play when people want to examine life meaning and values.

Her work covers a wide range of life challenges, including grief, trauma, parenting stress, career strain, caregiver fatigue, substance and alcohol concerns, and problems tied to family of origin. Suzanne emphasizes practical coping skills alongside deeper reflection so clients have tools and clearer direction.

Sessions are offered in English and take place with a Florida-based LMHC. People interested in beginning work with Suzanne are invited to use the site's Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values even when difficult thoughts or feelings show up. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, addiction challenges, and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce distress and improve functioning. It often helps with anxiety, stress, and mood concerns by teaching concrete skills. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and helps people notice and change repeating relationship habits that cause pain.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels useful. Together they decide which methods to emphasize and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins when needed. Some formats also allow shorter sessions or not using video, which can help on hectic days or when bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals aim to match session rhythm and tools to each person's life and goals so therapy fits into everyday routines.