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Suzanne Alley

Suzanne Alley, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor - Anxiety and Trauma

Texas

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Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Texas / 66240
NPI
1063712867
Experience
21 years
Languages
English
Location
Texas
  • Client-centered work
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing

About Suzanne

Suzanne Alley is an LPC, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas, with 21 years of practice. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, trauma, and concerns tied to identity and relationships. Suzanne lists social anxiety and phobia among the issues she addresses.

She uses straight talk and practical steps in sessions. Suzanne focuses on helping people name what feels stuck and try small, doable changes that fit everyday life. She leans on client-centered methods to listen and build on a person's own goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of her approach. That means she helps people notice the thoughts and habits that keep problems going and then tests out clearer ways of thinking and behaving. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques are used to find direction and short-term goals when motivation feels low or life feels overwhelming.

Suzanne has worked with a wide range of concerns across two decades. That includes grief, intimacy issues, parenting stress, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, caregiving strain, and issues related to gender and sexual identity. Her background includes supporting people through substance use and trauma-related difficulties.

Sessions aim to be straightforward and goal-oriented. Suzanne helps clients break larger problems into manageable steps and track small progress. People who want practical tools and a steady conversation about real-life choices often look for this kind of approach.

How her approaches translate to online work

Suzanne commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building goals the client cares about, which can be effective when talking through relationship stress, identity questions, or life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test practical behavior changes, which is often useful for anxiety, phobias, and mood concerns.

She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to clarify what matters most and to support small steps when motivation feels low. Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process; Suzanne works collaboratively with each person to decide which approaches fit their needs and goals over time.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find that being able to schedule appointments around work, caregiving, or other commitments helps them maintain steady progress without large disruptions to daily life.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

21+ years

Listed in

Texas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

Suzanne works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, relationship and identity-related concerns including social anxiety and phobia.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses a client-centered approach with practical methods like CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused work to set concrete goals.

How much experience does she have?

She has 21 years of clinical experience as a practicing counselor in Texas.

What are her credentials and location?

She is an LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor, practicing in Texas.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I work with her from outside the US?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a first session?

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