Susan Beard, LPC

Susan Beard is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Mississippi. She helps people facing anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues related to gender and sexual identity. She also supports people coping with life changes, work stress, ADHD, grief, and disruptive sleep or eating patterns.

Her style is collaborative and straightforward. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals. She listens first, then offers tools that match each person's situation. Many clients work on skills for emotional regulation, rebuilding trust after infidelity, or making changes after trauma.

Susan uses a mix of evidence-informed approaches. She draws on client-centered methods to prioritize the person’s perspective. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are used to address mood, anxiety, and impulse-related concerns. She also uses Attachment-Based ideas to look at how past relationships affect current ones.

Her background includes about 15 years of professional work and an MS LPC credential. She has experience with addictions, sex and process-related behaviors, and with challenges tied to neurodiversity and intellectual disability. She aims to make therapy a place where people can speak honestly and try new ways of coping.

Susan encourages a paced approach. Early sessions focus on understanding immediate needs and safety, then move toward practicing skills and reviewing progress. People interested in starting are invited to complete the matching process and schedule a session.

How these approaches translate to online work

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships shape feelings and behavior. Online sessions can use this focus to talk through patterns that affect trust and closeness and to practice new ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience and priorities, with the therapist following the client's lead to build insight and confidence. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) mixes thought-focused strategies with practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and behavior; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, then suggest one or more methods to try. This is a joint decision and can be adjusted over time based on what helps most.

The original profile does not list which session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy day, allow brief check-ins when needed, or reduce travel time. Others prefer a longer, scheduled time to practice skills and review progress. Talk with the therapist during the matching process to choose a rhythm and format that match your schedule and needs.