Suzanne Stokes, LMHC - Therapist in Florida

Family of origin issues
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

About Suzanne

Suzanne Stokes is a Florida LMHC with 38 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and the aftereffects of family of origin patterns. She also addresses addictions, grief, intimacy concerns, parenting stress, ADHD, and career-related pressure.

Suzanne uses clear, straightforward conversation to help people notice how old family roles and expectations shape current behavior. She listens for patterns around attachment, communication, and control, then helps people test small changes in daily life. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings and on understanding what keeps old habits in place.

Her approach draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to change unhelpful thinking, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and committed action, and attachment-based work to look at relationship patterns from childhood. She also uses client-centered and existential perspectives to explore meaning and personal choice.

Suzanne frames work in short, manageable goals and uses straightforward exercises during sessions. She helps people work through family of origin issues without blaming parents, focusing instead on what can be changed now. For those coping with addiction or grief, she combines practical coping skills with attention to underlying relationship patterns.

People who choose Suzanne can expect plain language, direct feedback, and an emphasis on skills they can use right away. To begin, she asks people to describe current struggles and a few concrete goals so early sessions can produce useful next steps.

How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions

Suzanne uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify what matters to them and take small committed actions. ACT focuses on values and practical choices when anxiety or avoidance get in the way.

She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to examine how early relationship patterns affect current connections. This work looks at how expectations from family of origin shape trust, closeness, and communication in adult relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Suzanne will help clients choose which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts focus as progress is made. The process is collaborative, with the client’s experience guiding which tools are used.

The therapist’s biography does not specify exact session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a work break or sessions that avoid travel time. They can also allow steady, regular meetings when in-person visits would be difficult. Licensed professionals often combine conversational work, behavioral exercises, and homework assignments to keep progress moving between sessions.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Addictions LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issues Blended family issues Body image Caregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issues Communication problems Control issues Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issues Multicultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyHypnotherapyImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

38+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

Suzanne works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and self-esteem issues. Her scope also includes addictions, grief, parenting strain, ADHD, and family of origin issues.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses plain language and direct feedback, focusing on practical steps and exercises. Sessions aim to identify patterns and try small behavior changes between meetings.

How much experience does she have?

She has 38 years of experience as a therapist. That background informs her approach to long-term patterns and life changes.

What are her credentials and location?

She is an LMHC licensed in Florida and practices in Florida.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions billed?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin with Suzanne?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.

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