- Focus on self-compassion
- Communication skills
- Problem-focused tools
About Sue-Jacqueline
Sue-Jacqueline Spencer is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and life changes. She focuses on practical steps that build self-compassion and clearer communication. Her style aims to make difficult feelings easier to talk about so people can get moving again.
Sue-Jacqueline uses short, focused conversations and evidence-informed techniques to tackle specific problems. She listens for what matters most to each person and then sketches simple strategies to try between sessions. This can include small behavior changes, new ways to reframe negative thoughts, and techniques to reduce worry.
Her work springs from 17 years of experience in clinical settings. That background informs how she helps people manage setbacks and rebuild confidence. The goal is steady, manageable progress rather than quick fixes.
Sessions emphasize collaboration and choice. Clients set goals and decide which approaches feel most useful. The therapist adapts methods as needs shift over time.
People who come for help with self-esteem, relationship communication, caregiver stress, or trauma and abuse will find an approach that balances compassion with practical tools. Sue-Jacqueline supports those connected to Service and civilian life concerns within her Florida practice.
Sue-Jacqueline uses short, focused conversations and evidence-informed techniques to tackle specific problems. She listens for what matters most to each person and then sketches simple strategies to try between sessions. This can include small behavior changes, new ways to reframe negative thoughts, and techniques to reduce worry.
Her work springs from 17 years of experience in clinical settings. That background informs how she helps people manage setbacks and rebuild confidence. The goal is steady, manageable progress rather than quick fixes.
Sessions emphasize collaboration and choice. Clients set goals and decide which approaches feel most useful. The therapist adapts methods as needs shift over time.
People who come for help with self-esteem, relationship communication, caregiver stress, or trauma and abuse will find an approach that balances compassion with practical tools. Sue-Jacqueline supports those connected to Service and civilian life concerns within her Florida practice.
Areas of expertise
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 OCDPanic 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
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
How her approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's goals and views the client as the expert on their own life. Sessions emphasize listening, empathy, and helping people identify what they want to change and why. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and helps people test and change unhelpful thinking patterns to reduce anxiety and depression. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce rumination and increase calm in daily life.Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try first, and will adjust the plan based on how things go. Goals, preferences, and day-to-day limits guide those decisions so the work fits into real life.
Confirm available session options before booking to learn how meetings are arranged. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove commuting time. These practical benefits help people keep therapy consistent while they work on stress, relationships, and recovery from trauma.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus related concerns like communication problems and caregiver stress.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, combining listening with clear strategies clients can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 17 years of experience working in clinical settings to her practice.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - practicing in Florida.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available for meetings.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.