Suzanne Knapp , LCSW

Suzanne Knapp is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 12 years of experience. She holds licensure in New York and New Mexico and has worked as a social worker, psychotherapist, social work supervisor, and life coach. Her background spans multiple settings, including foster care, a group residence, a domestic violence shelter, schools, an assisted living home, outpatient mental health clinics, and private practice. She works with a wide range of concerns and personal goals and focuses on helping people clarify purpose, strengthen self-esteem, and build confidence while learning more about themselves.

Suzanne's counseling style is eclectic, engaging, and interactive. She prefers to develop personal and professional goals with individuals that reflect their interests, opinions, and skills rather than outside expectations. In practice she commonly incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Rational Emotive Therapy alongside humanistic and solution-focused techniques, adapting interventions to the needs and preferences of each person. She also brings coaching experience to support skill-building and practical progress in daily life.

Across diverse populations and practice settings, Suzanne emphasizes collaborative work that centers the client's voice and priorities. Her approach blends therapeutic insight and coaching strategies to support clearer direction, increased resilience, and measurable steps toward clients' goals.

Approaches Suzanne Uses for Online Support

Client-Centered Therapy places the client's own experience and values at the center of the work - the therapist listens closely, reflects what matters to the person, and supports self-directed growth. This approach is helpful for building self-awareness, strengthening relationships, and exploring life purpose.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. It offers practical tools for managing stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and sleep difficulties by developing coping skills and gentle behavior change strategies.

Mindfulness Therapy introduces present-moment awareness and simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation. It can be useful for managing stress, improving focus, and cultivating self-compassion.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Suzanne works collaboratively with each person to determine which combination of methods fits their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. She aims to blend therapeutic techniques and coaching strategies so clients can try different options and choose what helps them most.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone let people connect from home, while live chat and text-based messaging provide alternative ways to communicate between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity when life changes, and access licensed professionals from different locations.