Susan Peterman, LPC

Susan Peterman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Louisiana who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. She also supports clients dealing with LGBT concerns, intimacy-related problems, and relationship strain. Her approach is open-minded and nonjudgmental, with a focus on practical steps people can take right away.

Susan draws on 13 years of experience to tailor sessions to each person's needs. She uses straightforward conversation to identify what matters most and to set achievable goals. Many sessions focus on building skills for coping with strong emotions and improving communication.

She blends evidence-informed methods like cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness with narrative and solution-focused work. That means Susan helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, practice new behaviors, and tell their story in ways that support change. Sessions typically include skill practice and real-life problem solving.

Susan also pays attention to attachment and abandonment themes when they affect relationships or self-worth. She can assist with issues related to gender dysphoria, forgiveness, guilt, and navigating family-of-origin problems. When clinical concerns overlap, she addresses co-morbidity with practical strategies.

Clients describe the process as collaborative; Susan encourages input on goals and methods. People looking to start are guided through a simple intake and matching process so sessions align with their schedule and needs.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors to change how people feel. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress when people want practical skills to use between sessions.

DBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal skills. It can help when emotions feel overwhelming or when relationship patterns cause repeated conflict.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and how they react to different tools. Together they decide whether CBT, DBT, mindfulness practices, narrative exercises, or solution-focused work fits best and adjust as progress is made.

Confirm the specific session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people join from wherever they are, which can help maintain consistency with work or family schedules.