- Years in practice
- 24
- Credentials
- LCMHC, LCPC
- Licensed in
- Illinois, North Carolina, Indiana
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- LGBT
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Suzanne
Dr. Suzanne Degges-White helps parents and caregivers find practical ways to handle stress and change. She is Dr.
Suzanne Degges-White, an LCMHC and LCPC practicing in Illinois with 24 years of experience. She talks plainly about parenting challenges and life transitions so people feel understood and able to act. She sees each person as the expert in their own story and builds on existing strengths.
Sessions focus on small, achievable steps that reduce overwhelm.
Background and approach
She encourages homework like journaling or short readings to keep progress between meetings. Her style blends humanistic care with evidence-informed techniques. She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
She also uses acceptance and commitment approaches to help people clarify values and take meaningful steps. Dr. Degges-White works with a wide range of concerns relevant to parents, including stress, grief, relationship strain, self-esteem, anxiety, addictions, and coping with life changes.
She also addresses issues like caregiver stress, blended family dynamics, and pregnancy and childbirth adjustments. Practical tools and collaborative planning are central to her sessions. The aim is to increase coping skills and decision-making so parents can face daily demands with more confidence.
Her background in counseling offers steady support while clients try new ways of responding to old problems.
What Suzanne works with
Everything Suzanne lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Suzanne helps people with.
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Sexuality
Approaches Suzanne lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online support for parents
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) aims to help people clarify what matters to them and take action despite difficult thoughts or feelings; it can be useful for parenting stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which helps with anxiety, low mood, and stress that get in the way of daily parenting tasks. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and respect so parents can feel heard while they sort out priorities and make decisions.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the parent about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then try methods that fit those needs. The process is collaborative and may include short homework tasks like journaling or readings to reinforce learning between sessions.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video allows face-to-face conversation when bandwidth and schedules allow. Phone sessions can be a good option when a shorter check-in or lower bandwidth is needed. Live chat and text messaging let parents get brief support or continue work between longer sessions. These options help parents fit therapy into busy routines and maintain momentum toward their goals.
Questions people ask about Suzanne
What kinds of parenting concerns are addressed?
She helps with parenting strain, blended family issues, caregiver stress, pregnancy and childbirth adjustments, and related relationship and stress concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
The approach is collaborative and humanistic, focusing on strengths, values, and practical steps to manage daily challenges.
How long has she practiced?
Dr. Degges-White has 24 years of professional experience working with adults on life transitions and relationship issues.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds LCMHC and LCPC credentials and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is provided via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.
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