Suzanne Towne, LCSW, LICSW

Suzanne Towne is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, addictions, relationship strain, grief, and other life changes. She brings a calm, practical presence and aims to build a trusting relationship so clients can talk through difficult moments and find workable steps forward.

She has 15 years as a social work clinician and a longer history in mental health that began in nursing. That background includes inpatient psychiatric care and community mental health work. Suzanne has supported people dealing with eating disorders, chemical dependency, trauma, mood concerns, and the needs of foster families.

Suzanne uses straightforward, collaborative methods. She listens first, then helps clients identify small, achievable goals. She draws from cognitive behavioral ideas to shift unhelpful thinking, acceptance and commitment principles to clarify values, and solution-focused tools to plan next steps.

Sessions emphasize practical skills and real-life application. Clients can expect short exercises, simple behavior changes to try between meetings, and a focus on communication and coping strategies. Suzanne encourages parents and individuals to look for concrete changes that fit their day-to-day life.

She offers sessions by live video and by phone, and does not use live text chat for therapy. Sessions are conducted in English and she practices in Tennessee. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

Online approaches that focus on practical change

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice what matters to them and take small steps toward those values, even when difficult feelings are present. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behaving that get in the way, and teaches concrete skills to change those patterns and reduce symptoms. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying short-term goals and small, achievable actions that move a person toward what they want to see change.

Suzanne treats finding the right approach as a team effort. She will listen to your goals and preferences, suggest strategies from these methods, and adjust as you try techniques together. The plan is collaborative and may change as needs and progress become clearer.

She offers online sessions by live video and by phone, which can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule. Video sessions allow for face-to-face connection and exercises that benefit from seeing one another, while phone sessions can be simpler when you need a shorter check-in or have limited bandwidth. Confirm the current session options before booking to ensure they match your needs.