- Compassionate and direct
- Practical coping skills
- Works with addiction
About Susan
Susan Guerra is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with deep experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. She also supports people facing relationship or intimacy-related concerns, parenting strain, ADHD, and life transitions. Susan practices in Louisiana and works with a broad range of emotional and practical issues, including career strain and compassion fatigue.
Susan brings many years of hands-on experience from hospitals, hospice, home health, outpatient clinics, residential treatment settings, and school environments. She emphasizes a straightforward, compassionate approach that avoids judgment. Sessions focus on real-life problems and workable strategies people can use between meetings.
In sessions she uses empathy and collaboration to tailor a plan for each person. She mixes talking, skill-building, and practical exercises so people can practice new responses to stress, mood shifts, or addictive urges. Her goal is to help people find manageable steps toward clearer thinking and steadier routines.
Susan uses several common therapeutic methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. She adapts techniques to a person’s goals, whether that involves coping with chronic illness, managing sleep and eating concerns, or rebuilding after trauma.
Her style is direct and flexible. She listens, helps people set realistic goals, and teaches tools they can apply right away. If you want a therapist who pairs experience with practical problem solving, Susan may be a good match. Start by choosing the Start Therapy button and completing the short questionnaire to begin matching and scheduling.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match their values; it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with more effective patterns, which often helps with depression, sleep problems, and binge or compulsive behaviors. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, listening stance where the therapist follows the person's lead and supports their own problem solving and insight.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Susan will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She adapts techniques as needs change and checks in about what is working and what needs adjusting.
The practical advantages of online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. Online work can reduce travel time, allow a quicker check-in between appointments, and make it easier to keep regular meetings during work or caregiving schedules. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. The focus online is the same as in person - learning skills, practicing new responses, and taking steps that help life feel more manageable.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Susan address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, self-esteem, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting struggles, and many other life challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is compassionate and nonjudgmental, with a focus on realistic, practical steps people can use in daily life.
How much experience does she have?
Susan has 28 years of clinical experience working in settings such as hospice, psychiatric hospitals, outpatient clinics, residential treatment, home health, and schools.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Louisiana.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.