About Susan
Susan Taylor-Amos is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Missouri. She brings two decades of clinical experience to sessions. Her style is approachable and interactive, with a focus on listening first and working together to find what helps.
She emphasizes respect and clear communication in every meeting. In sessions she draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness techniques to address trauma, depression, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. She helps people facing major life changes and supports those dealing with mood and stress linked to work or relationships.
How Susan works
Practical tools and small, doable steps are a common part of her work. Susan has experience with concerns such as abandonment, guilt and shame, isolation, and communication problems. She also supports people through pregnancy and childbirth challenges and women’s health issues.
Post-traumatic stress and other trauma-related problems are included in her focus. Her approach is collaborative: she listens, offers feedback, and adjusts methods to fit each person. Sessions aim to be straightforward and useful, not overloaded with jargon.
She explains techniques so people can practice them between meetings. Susan’s background in social work informs a practical, advocacy-minded approach. She combines clinical knowledge with a down-to-earth manner to help people move toward clearer thinking and steadier mood.
Her goal is to help clients build skills they can use in day-to-day life.
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Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 20 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Missouri |
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Online support options
Using CBT and Mindfulness in Online Care
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behavior patterns. It breaks problems into small, manageable steps and teaches practical skills for mood and anxiety. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and improve emotional balance. It helps people notice reactions without getting swept away by them.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, try techniques, and adjust the plan over time. That teamwork helps find what fits best for a person’s situation and learning style.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video lets the therapist and client see each other for a fuller conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging work well for shorter check-ins, quick skill coaching, or those who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, parenting, and other busy schedules while keeping focus on practical tools and steady progress.
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