- Client-centered approach
- Practical coping skills
- Mindfulness practices
About Sue-Jacqueline
Sue-Jacqueline Spencer is a licensed clinical social worker with 17 years of experience helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or big life changes. She focuses on building self-compassion and clearer communication so people can move through isolation and social worry. Her style is calm and practical, aimed at small, steady steps forward.
In sessions she listens for each person’s story and helps them name what matters most. She uses tools from client-centered work and cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thinking and try different responses. Mindfulness techniques are used to help with grounding and noticing feelings without judgment.
Sue-Jacqueline also draws on motivational interviewing and narrative approaches to help people clarify values and rewrite distressing stories about themselves. This can be useful for issues like attachment concerns, abandonment, or problems with commitment and codependency. She helps people break down big problems into manageable actions.
Her practice covers a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, caregiver stress, body image, and coping after disasters. She explains options in plain language and collaborates on goals that fit daily life. Sessions emphasize practical skills alongside emotional understanding.
Based in Florida, she brings steady, experience-based support for people wanting to rebuild confidence and handle change. To begin she works with each person to create a plan that respects their pace and priorities.
In sessions she listens for each person’s story and helps them name what matters most. She uses tools from client-centered work and cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thinking and try different responses. Mindfulness techniques are used to help with grounding and noticing feelings without judgment.
Sue-Jacqueline also draws on motivational interviewing and narrative approaches to help people clarify values and rewrite distressing stories about themselves. This can be useful for issues like attachment concerns, abandonment, or problems with commitment and codependency. She helps people break down big problems into manageable actions.
Her practice covers a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, caregiver stress, body image, and coping after disasters. She explains options in plain language and collaborates on goals that fit daily life. Sessions emphasize practical skills alongside emotional understanding.
Based in Florida, she brings steady, experience-based support for people wanting to rebuild confidence and handle change. To begin she works with each person to create a plan that respects their pace and priorities.
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's experience. It helps people feel heard and supported while they choose goals that matter to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and tests small changes to reduce anxiety and depression. It is practical and problem-focused, helping with stress and low mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether to emphasize acceptance and exploration, practical CBT exercises, or a mix of methods based on what helps in daily life.
Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and reduce travel time. They can also allow shorter check-ins or sessions that work around work or caregiving demands. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, mindfulness practices, and homework so they fit how a person prefers to connect.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
17+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, abandonment, caregiver stress, body image, and communication problems.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and conversational, focusing on listening, compassion, and practical steps. She pairs supportive listening with strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 17 years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and life concerns.
What credentials does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, abbreviated LCSW, licensed in Florida. Her practice is based in Florida.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
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