Susan Bowes
Illinois LCSW supporting LGBTQ+, grief, and life transitions
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About
Susan Bowes is an LCSW licensed in Illinois with 15 years of professional experience. She focuses on supporting people navigating LGBTQ+ related concerns, grief and loss, self-esteem, and major life transitions. Her additional areas of attention include chronic pain, illness, and disability, control issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, self-love, sexuality, and compassion fatigue.
Her practice centers on listening and helping clients name what matters to them. She works with individuals to explore motivations, build confidence, and develop strategies to cope with change and loss. The profile notes that she creates an open and safe environment in which thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.
Susan recognizes that beginning therapy often takes courage and affirms clients for taking that step. She offers care in English and maintains a professional focus on the concerns listed in this profile while tailoring each conversation to the person in front of her.
Her practice centers on listening and helping clients name what matters to them. She works with individuals to explore motivations, build confidence, and develop strategies to cope with change and loss. The profile notes that she creates an open and safe environment in which thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.
Susan recognizes that beginning therapy often takes courage and affirms clients for taking that step. She offers care in English and maintains a professional focus on the concerns listed in this profile while tailoring each conversation to the person in front of her.
- Location:
- Illinois, United States
- Years Experience:
- 15
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:LGBT, Grief, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: IL LCSW 149011825
- NPI Number: 1003984378
- License: LCSW (Illinois)
Remote care, communication options, and focus areas
Susan offers remote sessions using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow conversations to continue outside of an office setting while maintaining a consistent point of contact for people working on grief, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and challenges related to sexuality, chronic illness, or major life changes. The profile indicates that sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
The profile does not list specific clinical models by name. In place of that, the described approach emphasizes collaborative work on the issues named in the specialties and additional focus areas. That includes guided discussion of grief and loss, support for LGBTQ+ related concerns, and practical strategies to cope with transitions. Susan is presented as someone who creates an open and safe space for clients to identify priorities, clarify values, and practice new ways of managing difficult feelings.
People seeking a collaborative fit can expect sessions that center their concerns and use the available remote formats to keep therapeutic work accessible and continuous.
What is Susan Bowes's clinical experience?
Susan Bowes has 15 years of professional experience working as a clinician.
What credentials and license does she hold?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois. License information listed on the profile is IL LCSW 149011825.
Which languages does she speak?
The profile indicates she conducts sessions in English.
Where is she based?
Susan is licensed and located in Illinois.
How can clients work with her remotely?
The profile states sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does she accept clients from other countries?
The profile indicates she does not accept international clients.
What does working with her cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
The profile advises using the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire to begin the process.