- ACT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Psychodynamic work
About Sue
Sue Frazier-Bear is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Tennessee with 20 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship issues, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, career shifts, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. She also notes additional attention to topics like abandonment, adoption and foster care, and end-of-life concerns.
Sue uses practical techniques in individual counseling. She draws on psychodynamic perspectives and mindfulness practices to help people name what’s happening and notice patterns. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy tools to help people clarify values and take small, manageable steps toward them.
Her approach is direct and experienced. She has worked with psychiatrists, mentors, and other counselors and has supervised trainees. That mix informs how she structures sessions and follows up on progress. Sessions include skills such as relaxation, breathing exercises, and guided mindfulness.
Sue says dignity and respect guide her work. She describes herself as affirming of all people and a member of the Self-Compassion Community of Kristen Neff. Her background includes concentrated work in education and mental health settings, and she has experience addressing substance use concerns and adults who were abused as children.
For people worried about recurring anger, she helps identify triggers and practice alternative responses. The work is practical - noticing patterns, practicing short skills, and testing changes between sessions.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking small committed actions toward those values. It can help with chronic anger by shifting the focus from arguing with feelings to choosing practical steps that matter.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention skills such as guided breathing and present-moment noticing. These exercises are useful for interrupting escalation and reducing the intensity of strong emotions in daily life.
Sue sees finding the right mix of approaches as a collaborative task. She will work with the client to decide which methods to try first and adjust based on how the skills land in real situations. Goals, preferences, and what happens between sessions guide those choices.
Confirm the specific session formats and scheduling options before booking, as format details are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit short check-ins into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow practice of skills in the settings where problems occur. Different formats also let people choose quieter surroundings, lower bandwidth options like phone-only check-ins, or full video sessions when helpful. These practical benefits help integrate therapy into everyday life without promising any particular outcome.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anger, relationship and parenting issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style combines psychodynamic thinking, mindfulness exercises, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy tools to help people notice patterns and try new responses.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience and has supervised trainees and worked with multidisciplinary teams.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Tennessee.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.