Therapist profile
Dr. Suzanne Degges-White, LCMHC, LCPC
Illinois
Licensed counselor - Anger and relationships
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- CredentialsLCMHC, LCPC
- LicenseLCPC, Illinois / 180.012399; LCMHC, North Carolina / 3879; LMHC, Indiana / 39001649A
- NPI1295448397
- Experience24 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationIllinois
About
- Anger management
- Cognitive behavioral work
- Values based ACT
About Suzanne
Dr. Suzanne Degges-White is a licensed counselor with 24 years of experience. She holds LCMHC and LCPC credentials and practices in Illinois. She helps people wrestling with anger, relationship strain, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and life changes.
She works from a human-centered perspective and treats the person, not just the problem. Sessions focus on practical steps: noticing patterns, trying new behaviors, and testing what actually works in daily life. Homework such as journaling or short reading assignments is often used to keep progress moving between meetings.
Her approach draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to reframe unhelpful thoughts. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) techniques help people clarify values and commit to actions that matter to them. Existential and Jungian ideas may be used when exploring meaning, life direction, or deeper personal themes.
Dr. Degges-White emphasizes clients' strengths and choices. She helps people manage planned transitions and sudden changes alike. That might mean creating coping steps for a stressful job, learning ways to reduce snapping at loved ones, or building a plan to handle ongoing resentment.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation about what is getting in the way and concrete strategies to try. The work blends talk, behavioral experiments, and written exercises. Progress is tracked in small, practical ways so changes fit into everyday life.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and choosing actions that align with them. Online sessions can guide values-based steps and set small experiments to practice between meetings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses specific exercises to change those patterns. Delivered remotely, CBT includes structured practice, thought records, and brief behavioral tasks to try during the week.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try. Clients and therapist check in on what feels useful and adjust techniques over time so the work fits the person's life and aims.
Session format details should be confirmed before booking because formats are not specified in the profile. In general, remote sessions make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people do written homework or bibliotherapy between sessions. They also make it possible to use screen-shared worksheets or to review journal entries together, which can speed up practical progress.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Illinois, North Carolina, Indiana
Languages
English
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What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps with anger, relationship tension, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, life changes, self-esteem, and related issues.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a human-centered approach with practical steps, combining talk, homework, and behavioral experiments to change patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 24 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed as LCMHC and LCPC and practices in Illinois.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the profile.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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