Susan Beard, LPC

Therapist in Mississippi

Licensed inMississippi
License2115
NPI 1437796554
Experience15+ years
LanguagesEnglish

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check any license with the state board and any NPI with the national registry.

About Susan

Susan Beard is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Mississippi who helps people facing addiction, trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues tied to identity and neurodiversity. She brings 15 years of clinical experience to each session and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Susan keeps sessions straightforward and collaborative.

She listens first, then helps people identify patterns that get in the way.

Background and approach

Together they build small, realistic goals for change and practice new ways of coping between meetings. <brHer approach draws on attachment ideas to look at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and emotions. She also uses client-centered methods to make sessions feel respectful and focused on the person's priorities.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used when helpful to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Susan has worked with a wide range of concerns including addictions, grief, self-harm, eating and sleep struggles, attention differences, gender dysphoria, and trauma-related symptoms. She also supports people managing career stress, financial worries, and compassion fatigue.

Sessions are offered in English and available via several online formats for flexible scheduling. Starting is a simple process that includes a short matching questionnaire and an appointment that fits the client's schedule. Susan aims to offer steady, nonjudgmental support as people work toward clearer routines and healthier relationships.

Credentials

LPC (Mississippi): License 2115 · expires June 2026
NPI: 1437796554 · national provider identifier

Both are public records. A state board register will confirm a license and its standing, and the national registry will confirm an NPI. This directory copies what the therapist lists and checks neither.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Susan lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Addictions
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Dissociation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Gender dysphoria
Infidelity
Intellectual disability
Jealousy
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Women's issues

Approaches Susan names

Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.

Online support

Approaches that translate well to online care

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early patterns of relating shape current relationships and emotional responses. In online sessions this work often focuses on recognizing those patterns, practicing new ways of relating, and using session feedback to shift interactions outside of therapy.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's goals and pace. The therapist provides empathic listening and reflects what matters most to the person, which helps clarify values and next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk about your goals, try out techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. Together you will shape a path that fits your needs and priorities.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for full-session, face-to-face work and skills practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief updates, homework check-ins, or when writing feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep continuity when schedules change.

We will earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no cost to you. It does not change what you pay or the order of the listings.

Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?

Susan works with people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, self-harm, mood disorders, ADHD, and related concerns such as grief, parenting strain, and financial stress.

How would you describe the therapist's style?

Sessions are collaborative and direct. She listens closely, helps identify unhelpful patterns, and sets small, practical goals clients can use between sessions.

What is her professional background?

She has 15 years of clinical experience working with a range of mental health and addiction issues and applies multiple approaches to fit individual needs.

Where is the therapist licensed and practicing?

The therapist holds a Master of Science and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi.

What languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Services can be delivered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different scheduling needs and preferences.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What is the first step to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule an appointment according to the therapist's availability.

Is this your profile?

Ask us to correct details or take the page down.