Susanna White

Susanna White is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with 20 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, anger, bipolar disorder, and depression. Susanna aims to make the first step toward change feel easier and more manageable.

She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can speak openly about their thoughts and feelings. Conversations focus on what matters to the person in front of her, not on labels or paperwork. She listens closely and helps clarify what clients want to change or understand better.

Susanna uses approaches that emphasize awareness, values, and practical skills. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new responses. She also uses Client-Centered and Mindfulness approaches to support emotional noticing and self-compassion.

People often come with problems such as panic attacks, communication breakdowns, guilt, midlife transitions, or issues after divorce and separation. Susanna also addresses concerns tied to first responder stress, multicultural issues, and co-occurring conditions. She offers guidance for those coping with self-harm history, sexual assault, or complex mood concerns.

Sessions are aimed at real-life change and clearer day-to-day coping. Susanna works together with each person to set goals and practice strategies that fit their routine. If you are ready to take the next step, she provides supportive guidance through that process.

How certain approaches can help when working online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice their thoughts without getting stuck and then choose actions that match their values. It is often helpful for people dealing with anger, anxiety, or mood swings who want clearer direction about what matters to them.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and then test new ways of responding. CBT can be useful for panic, depression, stress, and relationship patterns because it breaks down problems into manageable steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to the person's goals, try methods that fit their situation, and adjust the plan as needed. Clients and the therapist decide collaboratively which strategies to use and when to change direction.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use mindfulness exercises or homework between meetings. Ask about session length and the available formats when scheduling to make sure they suit your routine.