Sue-Jacqueline Spencer

Practical, compassionate therapy for life’s transitions

LCSW Florida

Experience: 17 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Sue-Jacqueline

Sue-Jacqueline Spencer brings 17 years of clinical experience as a Florida-licensed LCSW to clients seeking practical support for stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, and life transitions. She centers her work on building self-compassion, strengthening communication skills, and helping people develop concrete coping strategies that fit day-to-day realities.

Background and approach

Her style emphasizes collaboration and respect for each person’s unique history and strengths. Grounded in client-centered principles and informed by cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approaches, she helps clients reduce unhelpful patterns of thinking, reconnect with purpose, and manage emotional reactions.

She also offers structured tools for handling attachment concerns, abandonment-related wounds, caregiver stress, body image struggles, and other complex issues. Sessions aim to translate insight into sustainable change through personalized plans and skill practice.

Sue-Jacqueline creates a warm, nonjudgmental atmosphere where exploration and practical problem solving proceed side by side. Prospective clients in Florida can expect a therapist who values clear collaboration, measurable skill-building, and attention to the whole person’s life circumstances.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through structured exercises and practical skill-building; it is often used to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching clients concrete strategies they can apply between sessions.

Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and active listening, creating a space where clients lead the conversation and feel understood while they explore emotions and values.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best align with their needs, goals, and preferences. This process may combine elements of CBT, client-centered work, and mindfulness practices to tailor a plan that feels realistic and meaningful.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and access support from home or work. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide regular check-ins, homework review, and skills coaching in ways that suit different communication styles and life demands.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

Sue-Jacqueline works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes, along with related concerns such as attachment issues, caregiver stress, body image, and communication problems.

What is the primary therapeutic style used in sessions?

The approach blends client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques, offering a mix of empathy, skill-building, and present-moment awareness to support change.

How much clinical experience does this therapist have?

The therapist has 17 years of experience providing mental health care and has developed expertise handling a range of emotional and life-transition concerns.

Where is the therapist licensed and based?

The therapist practices in Florida and holds the credential LCSW with license number FL LCSW SW11371.

Can I work with this therapist if I live outside the United States?

International clients are not currently accepted; services are available to residents within the therapist’s permitted jurisdiction.

What session formats are available for online work?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different communication preferences.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

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

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-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 OCD Panic 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

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English