- CBT and DBT methods
- Mindfulness and narrative work
- Goal focused sessions
About Susan
Susan Peterman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with 13 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ concerns, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes. Susan also addresses relationship and communication problems as part of her work.
She uses clear, straightforward conversation to help people sort through what is happening now. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, testing small changes, and building skills to manage overwhelming moments. Practical tools and short exercises are common parts of the work.
Susan draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help with thought patterns and emotional regulation. She also uses Mindfulness Therapy and Narrative Therapy to help people notice habits and reframe personal stories. Solution-Focused Therapy helps keep sessions goal-oriented and action-based.
Her approach is collaborative. She helps people set achievable goals and checks progress session to session. Sessions aim to be direct and useful, with steps people can try between meetings.
Susan works with individuals on a range of issues including attachment and abandonment concerns, gender dysphoria, forgiveness, and family of origin problems. She also has experience with autism and Asperger syndrome and with co-occurring conditions. People who want practical strategies and steady guidance often look to her for support.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
CBT helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to see what changes. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and depression when the goal is to test small, practical changes. DBT focuses on emotion regulation and coping skills that can reduce intense reactions and improve communication in stressful moments.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. She will collaborate with clients to choose which approaches to use based on goals and what feels most useful. That means checking in about what helps and adjusting methods as needed.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Working remotely also lets people use skills learned in real-life situations between sessions, which many clients find helpful.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ issues, intimacy-related concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses direct, practical conversation with clear goals and exercises to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience as a counselor working with individuals and couples.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Louisiana, listed as LA LPC.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.