Susan Beard , LPC

She is licensed in Mississippi and brings more than 14 years of professional experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Susan Beard assists people navigating addictions, LGBT+-related concerns, trauma and abuse, intellectual disabilities, motivation and self-esteem issues, and couples challenges, among other areas. She combines clinical training with practical strategies to address problems such as anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and process or substance addictions.

Susan has received training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), the Gottman Method for couples, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). In addition, she holds specialty certifications including Certified Sex Addictions Therapist, Certified Multiple Addictions Specialist, Rainbow Advocate Clinical Specialist, and Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist. These trainings support work with complex trauma, addiction, sexual and relational concerns, and neurodiversity.

Her practice emphasizes collaborative care and a nonjudgmental atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be explored openly. She works with clients to build motivation, strengthen self-esteem, and develop healthier coping skills during life transitions and recovery. Seeking change requires courage, and Susan Beard offers experienced guidance and encouragement to help people move toward greater stability and wellbeing.

Therapeutic approaches and remote support

Susan Beard integrates several evidence-informed approaches to address a wide range of concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on the ways early relationships shape current patterns - it helps people improve trust, emotional connection, and relational safety. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and problem-focused challenges. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused modality that helps process distressing memories and reduce their hold on daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Susan Beard works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds to ensure the best possible match.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging makes it easier to access consistent care from home or on the go. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, allow continuation of work during life transitions, and make it simpler to maintain regular contact with a licensed professional when in-person sessions are not feasible.