About Susan
Susan Taylor-Amos is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on practical, down-to-earth support. She uses straightforward talk and simple tools to help people manage stress, mood struggles, and the ripple effects of trauma. Her approach feels interactive and respectful, with an emphasis on real change rather than jargon.
With two decades of clinical experience, Susan draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness techniques to address depression, post-traumatic stress, and issues that erode self-worth.
Background and approach
She helps people facing compassion fatigue, major life transitions, and workplace strain. Common concerns she supports include feelings of abandonment, guilt and shame, isolation, and communication problems. Sessions tend to be collaborative and solution-minded.
Susan works with clients to identify unhelpful thinking and test new ways of coping. She also teaches simple mindfulness skills to reduce reactivity and build calm in daily life. Her background includes long-term work in social services and mental health settings, giving her practical insight into systems and everyday struggles.
Susan holds a Master of Social Work and practices in Missouri as an LCSW. People who choose her often want a therapist who listens closely and offers clear steps forward. She explains options, checks in about progress, and adjusts plans to fit each person’s needs.
Her style suits people who want honest, steady support through hard changes.
Practical online therapy with CBT and mindfulness
CBT focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It breaks problems into small, manageable steps so people can test what changes help in daily life. This approach is useful for depression, mood disorders, and stress that comes from negative thinking patterns.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm. It helps people notice emotions without getting swept away, which can be useful for trauma responses, anxiety, and compassion fatigue.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Susan will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals and comfort level, and she adjusts strategies as progress is made. The aim is to find practical tools that fit the client’s life and needs.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when less bandwidth is available or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, practicing skills between sessions, or for people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, childcare, or other commitments.
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- Experience
- 20 years
- Licensed
- Missouri
- Languages
- English