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Susan Bowes
LCSW

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Sue integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Narrative Therapy to create a flexible, client-centered approach that honors each individual’s unique story. By combining practical tools with reflective exploration, she helps clients identify unhelpful thought patterns, reframe limiting beliefs, and reclaim personal narratives. Her work is grounded in empowerment, curiosity, and compassion, offering a space where meaningful change becomes not only possible, but deeply personal. Together we explore meaningful change.

About Susan

Location

Virtual, Illinois

Insurance Accepted

United Healthcare, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Blue Cross Blue Shield of IL, Out-of-pocket

Communication Style

Affirming, Authentic, Direct, Open-minded

Focus areas

Anxiety, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Grief, Individual Therapy, Life Transitions, Stress

Experienced with

Geriatric clients, Neurodivergence

Years of Experience

20+
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I believe therapy should feel like a real conversation—warm, honest, and sometimes lightened with humor.

License number

#149.011825

Approaches

  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Languages Spoken

English

Education

MSW - Specialization Mental Health, University of Illinois

Interests

Reading, shopping, spending time with family and my dog Roxy.