Mary-Suzanne Bante
LPC blending CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused strategies
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About
Mary-Suzanne Bante is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan with 30 years of clinical experience. She concentrates on self-esteem, depression, navigating life transitions, and coaching to support personal growth. Her practice also addresses concerns related to abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment issues, and body image, alongside a range of other emotional and relational challenges.
Her approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to help people develop practical skills and clearer perspectives. She brings particular attention to issues such as caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication difficulties, guilt and shame, and feelings of emptiness or isolation.
Mary-Suzanne emphasizes a warm, collaborative therapeutic relationship that aims to deepen self-understanding and resilience. She has served on the Board of Directors of the Michigan AIDS Coalition, worked in university and nonprofit settings, and volunteers within the Girl Scout Movement at multiple levels. She is available for weekend and late night sessions upon request and conducts work in English in Michigan.
Her approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to help people develop practical skills and clearer perspectives. She brings particular attention to issues such as caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication difficulties, guilt and shame, and feelings of emptiness or isolation.
Mary-Suzanne emphasizes a warm, collaborative therapeutic relationship that aims to deepen self-understanding and resilience. She has served on the Board of Directors of the Michigan AIDS Coalition, worked in university and nonprofit settings, and volunteers within the Girl Scout Movement at multiple levels. She is available for weekend and late night sessions upon request and conducts work in English in Michigan.
- Location:
- Michigan, United States
- Years Experience:
- 30
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Self esteem, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Cancer, Communication problems, Control issues, Forgiveness, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Self-love, Sexuality, Visually impaired, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: MI LPC 6401004941
- NPI Number: 1427914431
- License: LPC (Michigan)
Online sessions, methods, and how they fit
Mary-Suzanne uses online formats to deliver structured and reflective work rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. In sessions that emphasize CBT, she helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and supports the development of concrete skills to address mood and behavior. Mindfulness work focuses on present-moment awareness and practices that can reduce reactivity and increase emotional clarity.
Solution-Focused Therapy is used to set practical, achievable goals and to notice small changes that move a person toward desired outcomes. Motivational Interviewing is drawn upon when clarifying ambivalence and strengthening internal motivation for change. This combination can suit people who want a collaborative partnership that mixes strategy, short-term goals, and gentle exploration.
Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing flexibility in how conversations take place and how therapeutic tools are practiced between sessions.
What is Mary-Suzanne Bante's professional background?
She has 30 years of experience as a therapist and has worked in university and nonprofit settings. She has also served on the Board of Directors of the Michigan AIDS Coalition and volunteers with the Girl Scout Movement.
What are her credentials and license information?
Mary-Suzanne holds the credential LPC and is licensed in Michigan: MI LPC 6401004941.
Which languages does she work in?
She conducts therapy in English.
Where is she located?
Mary-Suzanne practices in Michigan.
What ways can someone work with her remotely?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as communication options.
Does she accept international clients?
This profile indicates that she does not accept international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How can someone get started?
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