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Susan Sturdivant-Miles

Susan Sturdivant-Miles, LPC

Therapist · Georgia · 12+ years of experience

Supportive counselor for life transitions

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  • Practical coping skills
  • Focus on relationships
  • Calm, direct guidance

About Susan

Susan Sturdivant-Miles is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with 12 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship tensions, family strain, and parenting challenges. Her approach is straightforward and practical, focused on helping people take the next step toward change.

Susan creates an open, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can talk about difficult thoughts and emotions. She listens closely and works with each person to set realistic goals. Conversations are aimed at making day-to-day life more manageable and meaningful rather than relying on jargon or long lectures.

Her work draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to address habits, patterns, and emotional reactions. Mindfulness skills are used to help people notice their experiences and respond with intention. Attachment-based ideas guide work around close relationships and hurt from the past.

Susan has supported clients through life transitions and midlife changes, helping them weigh options and cope with uncertainty. She often focuses on communication, boundaries, and practical coping strategies that fit real schedules.

Clients can expect a collaborative pace. Susan offers support, feedback, and tools to practice between sessions. She aims to help people regain a sense of direction and calm as they move toward their goals.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

Georgia

Languages

English

Using proven approaches in online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck in them and then commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and making changes during life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical strategies to shift unhelpful patterns. It often helps with anxiety, low mood, and everyday coping. Attachment-Based Therapy addresses how early relationships affect current patterns and guides work on trust, boundaries, and connection within close relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions can blend techniques so the plan matches what the client wants to achieve.

The original profile does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people work from familiar surroundings and use tools learned in session between meetings. Licensed professionals will help tailor session length and focus to practical day-to-day needs.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

Susan focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship tensions, family problems, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes. She also works on areas like attachment issues, abandonment, and blended family concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She uses a collaborative, down-to-earth approach that emphasizes clear goals and practical steps. Sessions focus on talking through problems and practicing skills that help in daily life.

How much experience does she have?

She has 12 years of professional work experience supporting people with stress, relationships, parenting, and life transitions.

What credentials and region apply to her practice?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia. The credential is shown as GA LPC in her profile.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to know how sessions are offered.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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

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