Works with
How Susan works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Mississippi
- Years in practice
- 15
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Susan
Susan Beard is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Mississippi who helps people manage anger and related concerns. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and grief. Susan aims to make first steps feel manageable and practical.
Susan uses clear, down-to-earth conversation to find what’s behind strong reactions. She listens for patterns in thinking, relationships, and behavior that keep problems going. Then she works with each person to try small, doable changes that can reduce anger and improve coping.
Background and approach
Her work blends talk-based methods with skills practice. That includes identifying unhelpful thoughts, learning emotion regulation skills, and trying new ways to communicate. She also draws on trauma-focused techniques when past events are keeping someone stuck.
Susan has about 15 years of experience in clinical settings. She has worked with people dealing with substance and process addictions, ADHD, mood disorders, dissociation, and trauma-related problems. She also supports people navigating gender and sexual identity concerns and relationship challenges.
Sessions can focus on short-term goals like calming intense moments, or longer-term goals like rebuilding trust and self-esteem. Susan encourages steady progress and practical tools that fit everyday life. If someone wants to change how they respond to anger, she helps map a clear path and practices those steps together.
What Susan works with
Everything Susan lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Susan's practice.
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Dissociation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Gender dysphoria
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Jealousy
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Women's issues
Approaches Susan lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Gottman Method
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches You Can Use in Online Sessions
Susan often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new responses. CBT breaks problems into smaller parts so someone can test different ideas and reduce anger or anxiety over time.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance. DBT teaches concrete techniques for calming intense feelings, managing urges, and improving communication during conflict.
Finding the best fit is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, past experiences, and preferences to choose methods that feel right. Together they adjust techniques and pace based on what is most helpful for each person.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls let you work face-to-face for skills practice and role plays. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief updates, between-session support, or for people who prefer writing over speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep momentum between meetings.
Questions people ask about Susan
What concerns does she help with?
Susan works with many issues including anger, stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy problems, grief, and challenges tied to trauma or ADHD.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses a conversational, skills-based style to identify patterns and try small changes. Sessions mix talking, skills practice, and planning to reduce anger and improve coping.
How much experience does she have?
Susan has about 15 years of professional experience working in clinical settings with a wide range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Mississippi.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.