Susan Lockard , LPC

Susan Lockard, LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), is a Pennsylvania-based therapist who helps adults navigate complicated emotional landscapes with empathy and practical support. With 16 years of experience, she focuses on depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem concerns, mood disorders, and challenges that arise during life transitions, guiding clients toward clearer self-understanding and healthier relationships.

Susan blends compassionate, holistic care with evidence-based techniques to create a space where people can explore difficult emotions, process past experiences, and build resilience. Her work emphasizes improved communication skills, stronger interpersonal connections, and the development of coping tools that fit each person’s life and goals.

Attuned to the particular pressures many people face in midlife and to women’s experiences, she supports those dealing with isolation, questions of life purpose, and complex emotional responses. Susan approaches therapy as a collaborative process aimed at empowering clients to rediscover inner strength and make sustainable, positive changes in their lives.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with a licensed therapist

Susan often draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which prioritizes the client’s perspective and supports growth through empathic listening and collaboration. This approach helps people feel heard and understood as they explore their values and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; it is practical for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation by teaching concrete skills that can change daily functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, combines acceptance with strategies for managing intense emotions and improving relationships, making it useful for impulsivity, emotional instability, and stress management.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Susan works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These formats let clients access regular support from licensed professionals without traveling, accommodate varying comfort levels with talking or writing, and make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions.