Susan Beard , LPC

Susan Beard is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi with 15 years of clinical experience helping people navigate a wide range of life challenges. She works with individuals facing addictions, trauma and abuse, mood disorders including depression and bipolar, anxiety and stress, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues related to self-esteem, grief, parenting, career transitions, and coping with life changes. Her practice also addresses neurodiversity and developmental concerns such as autism and intellectual disability, as well as more specialized struggles including process addictions, sex and substance-related concerns, dissociation, and compassion fatigue.

Susan integrates evidence-informed approaches including Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to tailor care to each person’s needs. She emphasizes collaboration, helping clients explore thoughts and feelings in a nonjudgmental space while building practical skills for recovery and growth. Susan supports LGBTQ clients and works with issues such as gender dysphoria and relationship dynamics with sensitivity and respect.

Known for a steady, empathetic style, Susan aims to empower people to take meaningful steps toward healthier patterns and greater well-being. She partners with clients to set goals and apply therapeutic tools that fit individual circumstances and life demands.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Susan blends several evidence-informed methods to address symptoms and life patterns in ways that are clear and practical. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationship patterns shape current connections and emotional responses - it helps people improve trust, intimacy, and relational safety. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works by identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with more adaptive strategies, which can reduce anxiety, depression, and challenge-driven cycles. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) offers a structured way to process traumatic memories and reduce their ongoing emotional impact for those struggling with post-traumatic stress and trauma-related symptoms.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Susan collaborates with each person to determine what fits best based on needs, goals, and personal preferences. She combines techniques as appropriate and adjusts the plan over time so therapy stays relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can happen by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - which makes it easier to access care around work, family, and daily commitments. Working remotely with licensed professionals can support continuity of care and makes it possible to receive consistent support from wherever a person is located within the same state.