Susan Gerber , LPCC

Susan Gerber is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in New Mexico with 40 years of professional experience. She specializes in helping people manage stress and anxiety, navigate relationship and intimacy challenges, and cope with grief and loss. She also works with clients on motivation, self esteem, and building confidence, bringing decades of clinical experience to each session.

Susan emphasizes a collaborative, empathetic approach and focuses on creating an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Her long experience supports practical strategies and thoughtful listening to help clients address a wide range of concerns, including parenting, family matters, trauma and abuse, sleep difficulties, anger, and depression, as well as issues such as infidelity and jealousy.

Recognizing that beginning therapy takes courage, Susan honors that first step and respects each person's decision to seek support. She aims to meet clients where they are, offering steady guidance and evidence-based therapeutic techniques that are tailored to individual goals and needs.

Evidence-Based Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Susan applies evidence-based therapeutic techniques that are tailored to the issues clients bring. One focus is skills-based work for stress and anxiety, which teaches practical tools for managing overwhelming thoughts, calming the body, and improving daily functioning. These strategies are useful for people struggling with chronic worry, sleep problems, or emotional overload.

Another area of emphasis is relationship and intimacy work, where the therapist helps clients explore communication patterns, rebuild trust after infidelity or jealousy, and strengthen emotional connection. This approach supports individuals and couples who want clearer boundaries and healthier interactions.

Susan also offers support for coping with life changes and grief, helping clients process loss, adapt to new circumstances, and find ways to restore motivation and self esteem. Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the process - she works collaboratively with each person to identify what fits their needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts the plan over time.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging makes it easier to access care from home or on the go. These options provide flexibility in scheduling, reduce travel time, and allow ongoing contact with licensed professionals and therapists in formats that suit different lifestyles and comfort levels.