Therapist profile
Suzanne Stokes, LMHC
Florida
Florida LMHC - Anger and Relationship support
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Florida / MH2685
- NPI1780857888
- Experience38 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- CBT techniques
- Acceptance and Commitment
- Attachment focus
About Suzanne
Suzanne Stokes is a Florida LMHC - licensed mental health counselor with 38 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who face anger, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, addiction concerns, and parenting pressures. She also supports people managing career stress, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and intimacy-related issues.
Her style is straightforward and conversational. Sessions focus on practical skills and clearer thinking rather than jargon. Suzanne uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to spot unhelpful thought patterns and from acceptance and commitment therapy to clarify values and small, workable steps.
She pays attention to attachment patterns and how past relationships shape current reactions. That helps when anger or resentment repeats in close relationships. Existential ideas also appear in sessions, helping people face difficult choices and find personal meaning during life changes.
Suzanne describes therapy as collaborative. She helps clients notice triggers, practice new responses, and set realistic behavioral experiments. Work can include looking at family of origin themes, communication habits, or substance-related problems that fuel anger.
She has longstanding practice experience in Florida and works in English. People considering therapy are encouraged to confirm session formats and scheduling details before booking. To begin, users follow the site's intake steps to match and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is about clarifying what matters and taking small steps in that direction while accepting uncomfortable feelings. It helps with persistent anger that comes from avoidance or stuck patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep reactions intense and then practicing concrete alternatives. That approach is useful for managing workplace frustration and snapping at loved ones. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at past relationship patterns and how they shape current responses, which can illuminate why anger resurfaces in close relationships.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. She will work collaboratively with each person to test methods, adjust techniques, and decide which combination best fits their goals, needs, and preferences. Progress often comes from small, repeated experiments rather than sudden shifts.
Confirm session options before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Many people find online work useful for fitting therapy into a busy day, shortening travel time, or allowing shorter check-ins during a lunch break. Others prefer sessions that let them focus without being on camera. Discussing practical scheduling needs helps match the session rhythm to everyday life.
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Experience
38+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she support related to anger?
She supports adults dealing with anger alongside stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and addictions.
How would she approach temper and reactivity?
She uses practical methods from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to help people notice triggers and try different responses.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 38 years of experience as a practicing clinician in Florida.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMHC - licensed mental health counselor in Florida.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats before booking as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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