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ST Portrait of Susan Taylor-Amos

Susan Taylor-Amos

Compassionate, practical therapy grounded in evidence

LCSW Missouri

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Depression
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
Languages
English
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About Susan

Susan Taylor-Amos is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Missouri with 20 years of clinical experience. She uses a collaborative, interactive approach that blends practical skills and compassionate listening to address trauma, mood concerns, low self-esteem, and the strains of life transitions.

Background and approach

Her background includes broad work in behavioral health settings, and she draws on evidence-informed methods to tailor care to each person’s needs. Susan emphasizes respect for clients' experiences and aims to help people manage symptoms of depression, post-traumatic stress, compassion fatigue, and related concerns such as guilt, isolation, workplace stress, and issues around pregnancy and childbirth.

She incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness Therapy within a flexible framework, exploring which strategies fit best for the individual. Her stated goal is to support and advocate for clients while helping them develop practical tools for coping and recovery.

Integrating CBT and Mindfulness for Online Support

CBT is a practical, skills-focused approach that helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test new ways of responding to mood and anxiety symptoms, which can be useful for depression, mood disorders, and post-traumatic stress. Mindfulness Therapy emphasizes present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of experience, offering tools to reduce rumination and manage stress and compassion fatigue.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and this therapist works collaboratively with clients to determine whether CBT techniques, mindfulness practices, or a blend of both best match the client’s goals and preferences. Treatment choices are adjusted over time based on what proves most helpful for the individual.

Online therapy here is offered through flexible formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to continue work between meetings. These options support consistent access to licensed professionals and allow clients to engage in skill practice and therapeutic conversations in ways that suit their daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Susan focuses on trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, and also addresses related issues such as abandonment, workplace problems, and women's health concerns.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The approach is interactive and laid back, combining practical skill-building with empathetic listening to help clients find strategies that work for them.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has 20 years of clinical experience working in mental health settings and brings that experience to a range of presenting concerns.
Which credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She is an LCSW licensed in Missouri with license number MO LCSW 2022046097 and practices from that state.
In which languages can sessions be conducted and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for online work?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Trauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCommunication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessMidlife crisisMood disordersPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English