Sue-Jacqueline Spencer, LCSW | Therapist in Florida

Codependency support
Mindfulness and CBT
Compassionate listening

About Sue-Jacqueline

Sue-Jacqueline Spencer is a licensed clinical social worker with 17 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or big life changes. She also works with concerns like trauma, low self-esteem, and codependency.

She builds a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through painful feelings. Conversations focus on understanding what matters to each person and finding small, practical steps forward. She emphasizes self-compassion and clearer communication in everyday life.

Her approach combines Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness practices. These methods are used together to notice unhelpful patterns, try different behaviors, and bring more calm into daily routines. She also uses Motivational Interviewing and Narrative Therapy to support clients in making changes and reshaping personal stories.

Sue-Jacqueline has spent many years helping people reclaim a sense of purpose after difficult experiences. She pays attention to attachment and abandonment themes, adoption and foster care history, caregiver stress, and identity questions. Her work addresses both immediate coping and longer-term growth.

As a Florida LCSW she focuses on realistic, step-by-step progress. New clients start by sharing what feels hardest right now and setting concrete goals. The therapist and client then decide what tools to try and how to measure progress together.

How her approaches fit into online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy puts the person's experience first. It means the therapist listens closely, follows what matters to the client, and helps the client set the pace. This approach helps when someone needs acceptance and a chance to make sense of hard feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Sessions often include small experiments and practical skills to reduce anxiety or lift mood. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm in daily life. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. Together they choose which tools to try and adjust the plan over time. Confirm current session options before booking since specific online formats are not listed here. Many people find that fitting sessions into their day helps them keep progress steady - for example, being able to schedule counseling around work, take shorter check-ins during a busy week, or use techniques between meetings. Licensed professionals can use these methods in ways that fit everyday life and priorities.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separation Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgiveness Guilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelity Isolation / loneliness JealousyLife 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 concerns does she help with?

Sue-Jacqueline helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and low self-esteem. She also supports work on codependency and coping with life changes.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is warm and client-centered, focusing on listening and collaboration. Sessions often mix practical strategies from CBT with mindfulness and narrative work.

How long has she practiced?

She has 17 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and life concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential - FL LCSW - and practices in Florida.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does payment and cost work?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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