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SD Portrait of Dr. Suzanne Degges-White
Online therapist

Dr. Suzanne Degges-White

Compassionate guidance for families and life changes

Credentials
LCMHC, LCPC
Experience
24 years
Licensed in
Illinois, North Carolina, Indiana
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Suzanne

Dr. Suzanne Degges-White offers practical, straightforward help for parents and families facing stress, change, and relational strain. She writes plainly and listens closely.

She focuses on family and parenting concerns along with relationship issues, anxiety, stress, grief, addictions, and changes across the life span. Dr. Suzanne Degges-White holds LCMHC and LCPC credentials and practices in Illinois.

Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. She treats people as the experts on their own lives and looks for strengths to build on.

Background and approach

In sessions she helps families and individuals develop coping strategies, manage transitions, and make decisions that fit their values. Therapy often includes simple, hands-on tools. She uses exercises from cognitive behavioral therapy to change unhelpful patterns.

Mindfulness and acceptance-based ideas help people tolerate difficult feelings without acting on them. She also draws on client-centered and Jungian-influenced perspectives to explore meaning, motivation, and personal history. Homework such as journaling or short reading assignments is commonly used between sessions to reinforce progress.

With 24 years of experience, Dr. Suzanne Degges-White aims to support people during both planned life changes and unexpected crises. Her style is pragmatic, warm, and focused on small, manageable steps toward greater stability and connection.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit family life

Dr. Suzanne Degges-White brings together methods that focus on values, thinking patterns, and listening. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them, and then take action that matches their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers clear steps to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that get in the way of daily functioning. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes respectful listening and supporting the person as they find their own direction and solutions. Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist works with each person or family to figure out which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative process often begins in early sessions and can shift as progress is made or new challenges emerge. Online work makes it easier to fit therapy into busy family schedules. Video calls replicate face-to-face conversation, while phone sessions can feel more flexible. Live chat and text messaging allow brief check-ins and ongoing support between sessions. These options are intended to increase convenience and allow consistent work even when life gets busy.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist handle?
This therapist works with a wide range of issues including family and parenting, relationship challenges, anxiety, stress, grief, addictions, trauma, depression, self-esteem, and career transitions.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The style is collaborative and practical. Techniques come from acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive behavioral work, and client-centered listening to help people take useful steps forward.
What is the therapist's background and experience?
She has 24 years of professional experience helping people navigate life changes and relational challenges with a strengths-based orientation.
What credentials and location are listed?
Credentials listed are LCMHC and LCPC, with practice based in Illinois. License numbers provided include NC LCMHC 3879 and IL LCPC 180.012399.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

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