Suzanna Bagley, LPC, LCPC

Suzanna Bagley is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois (license number: 180.009943) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia (license number: 0701015857). She has been practicing as a therapist since January 2013 and works with clients who may feel unsure about what to expect from therapy or how to begin. She recognizes that reaching out for support can be difficult and approaches the process with patience and respect for each person’s pace.

Suzanna aims to meet clients where they are, helping them feel comfortable while staying focused on meaningful therapeutic goals. Her style is generally easygoing, and she may incorporate humor and positivity when it fits the moment. When it is clinically helpful, she can also be direct to support deeper understanding and processing. Even when conversations involve painful or sensitive topics, she works to remain noncritical and nonjudgmental so clients feel heard and validated throughout the work.

With Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in clinical psychology, Suzanna draws from several evidence-informed approaches based on individual needs. She uses Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients identify practical steps toward change, especially when time in therapy is limited. She incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) when unhelpful or unrealistic thought patterns contribute to anxiety or mood concerns. She also uses Trauma-Focused Therapy for those impacted by long-term trauma, including identifying triggers and developing tools to manage emotions and move forward. She is open to explaining these approaches further through messaging or during sessions as therapy progresses.