Dr. Suzanne Degges-White, LCMHC, LCPC

Illinois · 24 years in practice

Dr. Suzanne Degges-White works with adults facing life transitions, relationship stress, anxiety, and questions about identity and purpose.

License and registration

LCPC, Illinois: 180.012399 · expires March 2027
LCMHC, North Carolina: 3879 · expires June 2027
LMHC, Indiana: 39001649A · expires April 2026
NPI: 1295448397 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 24
Languages: English

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About Suzanne

Dr. Suzanne Degges-White works with adults facing life transitions, relationship stress, anxiety, and questions about identity and purpose. She focuses on helping people notice strengths, make choices, and move toward more satisfying lives.

Her style is practical and respectful, aimed at helping people take the first steps toward change. She brings 24 years of clinical experience and holds the credentials LCMHC and LCPC. Dr.

Degges-White uses a human-centered approach that treats the client as the expert on their own life.

Background and approach

Sessions often include brief in-between sessions work such as journaling or reading to keep momentum between meetings. Her approach draws on Jungian ideas about meaning and symbols, along with acceptance and commitment strategies to build values-based action. She also uses client-centered and cognitive behavioral methods when they fit the person’s goals.

This blend allows for exploring deeper life questions while also teaching concrete skills to manage mood, stress, and unhelpful thinking. Common concerns she addresses include anxiety, depression, grief, addiction-related issues, identity and intimacy matters, parenting stress, career transitions, and burnout or compassion fatigue. She also supports people navigating divorce, blended family dynamics, caregiving strain, and issues related to aging.

Therapy is offered in different formats to suit varied needs, and the focus is on helping each person find practical strategies that match their situation. Dr. Degges-White aims to help clients feel more capable of handling everyday stresses and reaching clearer goals.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Suzanne lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

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 names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Dr. Degges-White draws on Jungian Therapy to explore meaning, symbols, and life themes that shape a person’s inner world. This approach can help when people feel stuck, empty, or are searching for a clearer sense of purpose. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - a practical method that helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then commit to actions that match their values. ACT is useful for anxiety, stress, and transitions where behavior change matters.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques that fit the issue, and adjust methods based on what helps the individual most. Clients and the therapist work together to balance deeper exploration with skill-building and homework when helpful.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so people can choose what fits their day. Video is useful for in-depth sessions and visual connection. Phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging work well for quick check-ins, short coaching-style support, and ongoing written reflections between sessions. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity during busy or changing schedules.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does she address?

She works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, career transitions, and compassion fatigue.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is human-centered and practical, combining exploration of meaning with concrete exercises like journaling and homework to build new habits and skills.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 24 years of professional experience helping people navigate life changes, identity questions, and emotional challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds LCMHC and LCPC credentials and practices from Illinois.

Can I work with her in a language other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How are costs handled for sessions?

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

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