About Susan
Susan Beard is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Mississippi with 15 years of practice. She works with people facing anger as one of many concerns, and also supports those dealing with addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and life transitions.
Susan prefers straightforward conversations. She listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and helps people notice what happens before, during, and after an angry outburst. Sessions include practical skills for stress management, emotion regulation, and improving communication with others.
She uses several evidence-informed approaches so people can try different ways to respond to anger and frustration. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with clearer thinking. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers moment-to-moment tools for distress tolerance and emotional control. Attachment-based ideas look at how early relationships shape current reactions.
Susan also works with trauma-related concerns and uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, among other trauma-focused methods, when that fits a person’s goals. She talks through pacing and steps before starting these interventions so clients know what to expect.
People who have struggled with addiction, grief, intimacy issues, ADHD, or identity-related stress often come for focused skills and problem-solving. Susan aims for direct, practical sessions that increase options when anger or strong emotions arise. She asks about daily routines and relationships to tailor strategies that fit real life.
To begin, she asks people to describe what brings them in and what a better day would look like. From there she and the client choose the approaches and steps to try first, with regular check-ins to see what helps.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Attachment-based work looks at how past relationships affect present reactions. Online sessions using this approach often focus on identifying patterns in how a person connects, how that shows up in conflict, and on practicing different responses in daily life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks concerns into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In online meetings CBT is used to spot automatic thoughts that fuel anger and to rehearse clearer thinking and problem-solving between sessions.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used for trauma-related material when appropriate. The therapist will explain the steps and pacing and only proceed after discussing how the method fits the client's goals.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will help clients test one or two methods, track what changes, and adjust the plan as needed. Clients are involved in deciding pace, homework, and which tools to keep.
Confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people practice skills at home, try brief coaching bursts between longer sessions, and keep continuity when schedules change.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She works with outbursts, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and the effects of someone else’s anger on daily life.
What is her overall approach in sessions?
She combines practical skill building with talking through patterns that lead to anger. Sessions focus on concrete tools and clearer thinking.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience in counseling and related clinical work.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What formats are used for sessions?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; confirm the current session options before booking.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.