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Mary-Suzanne Bante

Compassionate support for change and resilience

LPC Michigan

Experience
30 years in practice
Focus areas
Self esteem, Depression, Coping with life changes
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
Languages
English
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About Mary-Suzanne

Mary-Suzanne Bante is a licensed professional counselor in Michigan who focuses on helping people manage self-esteem struggles, depression, compassion fatigue, and major life changes.

Background and approach

With three decades of clinical experience, she blends practical skills and empathic listening to help clients clarify values, reduce distress, and build everyday coping strategies. Her work also addresses concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, and questions of life purpose.

Her therapeutic approach is collaborative and strengths-based, inviting clients to set achievable goals and try evidence-informed methods in session and between meetings. Mary-Suzanne draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns, and incorporates mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing techniques to support behavior change and present-moment awareness.

She has a long history of community and nonprofit involvement in Michigan, and brings that broad background to a practice that values respect, curiosity, and steady skill building.

How evidence-based methods translate to online care

Mary-Suzanne commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify thought patterns and test new behaviors, which can reduce distress and improve daily functioning. She also integrates Mindfulness Therapy to cultivate present-moment awareness and stress regulation, supporting those dealing with chronic worry, pain, or emotional overwhelm.

Deciding which method to emphasize is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to explore goals, preferences, and practical needs, and then adapts approaches as progress or circumstances change. This collaborative stance helps ensure the chosen strategies fit the client’s life and values.

Online sessions via video, phone, live chat, or text messaging offer flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or health concerns. These formats make it easier to maintain consistency and practice skills between meetings, while allowing scheduling that accommodates evenings or weekends when needed. Licensed professionals can use these options to provide ongoing support and to tailor session structure to what helps each client move forward.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with issues like low self-esteem, depression, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes, along with related topics such as body image, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and loneliness.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
The approach is warm and collaborative, using practical, skills-based methods. She often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside mindfulness and motivational interviewing to promote insight and behavioral change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 30 years of professional experience working in clinical and community settings in Michigan.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds an LPC credential and practices in Michigan; her license is listed as MI LPC 6401004941.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Self esteemDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposePrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexualityVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English