Susan Beard

Susan Beard is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anger, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship struggles, and grief. Many come for help with self-esteem, coping with life changes, or concerns tied to trauma and abuse.

Susan uses straightforward, person-focused work. She listens, asks practical questions, and helps clients set small, doable goals. Sessions emphasize building skills for managing strong emotions and improving day-to-day coping. Her style is warm and direct, aimed at helping people feel more in control of reactions like anger.

With 15 years of experience, she has worked with people facing a wide range of challenges. Her background includes work with mood disorders, ADHD, bipolar conditions, grief, and intimacy-related problems. She also supports people navigating LGBT issues, gender dysphoria, and concerns tied to autism and intellectual disability.

Susan uses several clinical approaches when they fit the person's needs. These include Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She helps clients understand which methods may be most useful for their situation.

Practical matters are kept simple. Sessions are scheduled based on availability and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, choose the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to schedule an appointment.

Approaches that translate to online work

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. Online sessions can explore those patterns and practice new ways of connecting in real life. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience and values active listening and empathy; this helps people feel heard and make their own changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking and behavior patterns and teaches concrete tools for managing anger, anxiety, and mood problems.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences, try methods that fit your needs, and adjust over time based on what helps. Clients and the therapist work together to pick techniques and homework that feel realistic for everyday life.

Confirm the session formats Susan currently offers before booking. Many people find online therapy helps fit sessions into busy schedules, makes it simpler to attend when days are tight, and allows shorter check-ins when needed. Online work can support practicing skills between meetings and tracking progress over time without requiring extra travel. If you want to know which formats are available, please check the session options listed when scheduling.