Susan Peterman , LPC

Susan Peterman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Louisiana with 13 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She works with individuals and couples on intimacy and relationship concerns, LGBTQ matters including gender dysphoria, and a range of emotional challenges such as guilt, shame, abandonment and attachment issues. Her practice also addresses family of origin dynamics, communication and commitment difficulties, and more complex presentations including co-morbidity and disruptive mood dysregulation concerns.

Susan approaches each person with an open mind and a nonjudgmental stance, collaborating to build a space where thoughts and feelings can be shared honestly. She aims to support clients through practical strategies and reflective work that foster greater coping, clearer communication, and healthier relationships. Seeking change can feel daunting, and Susan frames therapy as a process of empowerment and gradual growth to help people move toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

With training in evidence-informed methods and a focus on helping diverse populations, Susan integrates approaches to match individual needs and goals. Her experience includes work with adults across a wide range of mental health and interpersonal issues, always prioritizing respect, dignity, and practical progress.

Approaches and Online Support for Emotional and Relationship Concerns

In her online practice Susan uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside Mindfulness techniques to help people manage distress and change unhelpful patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, or stress, and is useful for practical symptom relief and problem solving. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions and relationship conflicts. Mindfulness Therapy cultivates present-moment awareness and acceptance skills to reduce reactivity and improve focus, supporting coping with life changes and persistent worry.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Susan collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Therapists work together with clients to adjust strategies over time so the approach remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can happen by video call or phone, and support can continue through live chat or text-based messaging when that format better suits a client’s schedule. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from different locations, maintain consistency in care, and fit therapeutic work into busy lives.