- Social anxiety and phobia
- Panic and mood concerns
- Caregiver and workplace stress
About Susan
Susan Long is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina with 13 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, compassion fatigue, and life changes, including concerns such as social anxiety and phobia.
Susan focuses on listening carefully and helping people name what feels difficult. Sessions are straightforward and paced to the client. Conversations center on current challenges and practical ways to manage them day to day.
She emphasizes clear communication and skills people can try between meetings. That can include practicing new ways to respond in social situations, learning breathing and grounding techniques for panic, and making step-by-step plans for changes at work or home.
Susan also addresses related concerns like body image, caregiver stress, guilt and shame, and isolation. She helps people sort through control issues and communication problems so they can feel more confident in everyday interactions.
Her work draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at reducing symptoms and improving coping. The emphasis is on collaboration: clients set goals and Susan helps track progress. If you prefer direct, practical support focused on specific problems, her approach is geared toward that style of work.
How evidence-based approaches translate online
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often used for anxiety include cognitive-behavioral methods and skills-based coaching. Cognitive-behavioral methods focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small behavioral experiments, which can reduce avoidance around social situations. Skills-based work offers concrete practices such as breathing, grounding, and stepwise exposure to reduce panic and improve confidence in social settings.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review what feels most useful and adjust methods over time. Goals, preferences, and daily life needs guide which techniques are emphasized so the work fits the person rather than forcing a single method.
Confirm the exact online session options before booking, since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people try interventions in the settings where social stress happens, which can help practice new skills in real situations.
Areas of expertise
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Susan works with adults on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, compassion fatigue, life changes, and related issues such as social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is focused on listening, practical skills, and collaborative goal setting. Sessions emphasize clear communication and manageable steps to address problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience working as a clinician with adults on a range of anxiety and stress-related concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.