Susan Beard , LPC

Susan Beard is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi with more than 14 years of professional experience. She brings focused expertise in working with addictions, LGBT+ related concerns, trauma and abuse, intellectual disabilities, motivation, self-esteem and confidence, and relationship issues for couples. Her background includes specialized 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 Behavior Therapy (DBT).

She holds credentials that reflect concentrated work with addictive behaviors and neurodiversity, including Certified Sex Addictions Therapist, Certified Multiple Addictions Specialist, Rainbow Advocate Clinical Specialist, and Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist. Susan combines these trainings to tailor care to each person’s history and goals, drawing from trauma-focused and relational approaches as appropriate. She emphasizes collaboration, creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly. Seeking change requires courage, and Susan aims to support and empower individuals as they take steps toward a more fulfilling and resilient life.

Approaches for Online Therapy and Practical Support

Susan Beard draws from several evidence-informed approaches to guide online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related difficulties. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of relating that stem from early relationships and helps people build healthier connections and emotional regulation.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that helps process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity; it can be effective for post-traumatic stress and other trauma-related symptoms. Susan blends these approaches to match the needs of the individual, combining skills training, relational work, and trauma processing as appropriate.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Susan collaborates with each person to determine the best fit based on their goals, preferences, and experiences. She works together with clients to adjust methods over time so therapy remains relevant and effective.

Online sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for varying schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, manage life transitions, and access support from home or other convenient locations.