Suzanne L. Walker, LCMHC holds a M.S. and C.A.S from the University at Albany (NY) in Counseling Psychology. She has specialized in trauma, addiction and co-occurring disorders, and retired from the Dept. of Army working with active duty military both stateside and overseas. Her experience in behavioral healthcare provision and management ranges from private practice clinics, county, state, and federal public government sectors. She is currently providing part-time Telehealth services.
Having served in both clinical provider, supervisor, and clinical director positions for over 38 years, Suzanne valued how to systems and multidisciplinary teams on a macro and micro levels enhance clinical processes and growth. Adapting to multiple military relocations, Suzanne’s breadth of work experience helped augment her knowledge and appreciation for all aspects of the clinical mental health counseling profession. Aside from practice, Suzanne has volunteered as committee chair and leadership positions in state and national counseling organizations with an ardent focus on advocacy for the profession and licensure as a standard requisite for clinical mental health counseling practice and the profession. Suzanne has been pleased to present on clinical counseling best practices working with the military and veteran populations, nonprofit strategic planning, and counselor advocacy. In retirement, Suzanne also enjoys travel, history, art, and going on adventures and exploring nature with her West Highland Terrier, Hamilton Barclay.