- Stress and anxiety
- LGBT concerns
- Relationship skills
About Susan
Susan Peterman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and LGBT issues. She also supports individuals coping with major life changes and the emotional fallout from separation or divorce.
Susan uses straightforward, practical conversations to help clients clarify what matters to them. She aims to create a nonjudgmental space where people can speak honestly about tough feelings. The work often focuses on setting small goals, practicing new ways of reacting, and learning skills that reduce day-to-day overwhelm.
With 13 years of experience, Susan draws on several evidence-informed approaches. She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns with Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for managing intense emotions. Mindfulness and narrative ideas also appear in sessions when they fit client goals.
Clients can expect collaborative planning rather than one-size-fits-all advice. Susan often breaks challenges into manageable steps and checks in about what is and isn't working. She emphasizes coping tools that people can use between sessions to handle stress and improve relationships.
If finances, identity, communication, or grief are weighing you down, Susan focuses on practical ways to regain a sense of control. To begin, users complete a short questionnaire and schedule based on therapist availability.
How her approaches shape online work
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helps people notice and change thoughts and behaviors that feed anxiety or low mood. It focuses on practical steps like testing assumptions and building new routines to reduce distress.Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches skills to manage strong emotions and improve interpersonal effectiveness. It includes techniques for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication in tense moments.
Susan treats the choice of approach as a team decision. She will talk with each person about goals and try approaches that fit those goals. If a method isn’t helpful, she adapts the plan together with the client rather than insisting on one path.
Confirm the current online session options before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find it simpler to practice skills between sessions when therapy fits into their normal routine. Licensed professionals can help match the right approach and pacing to each person’s life and goals.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Susan commonly address?
Susan works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, intimacy and relationship challenges, LGBT matters, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, focusing on clear goals, skill practice, and honest conversation without judgement.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She brings 13 years of professional experience supporting individual clients and couples with a range of emotional and relationship issues.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in Louisiana and holds the LPC credential, listed as LA LPC in her documentation.
Which languages can sessions be conducted in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients as part of her practice.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for therapy with her?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process of working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.