Susan Peterman

Susan Peterman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Louisiana who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. She supports clients dealing with LGBT issues, intimacy and commitment challenges, and major life transitions like separation or divorce. Her style is open and nonjudgmental, and she encourages practical steps toward a more fulfilling life.

She uses clear, goal-focused strategies in sessions so people can see progress. That might mean spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and trying small behavior changes. She also teaches emotion regulation and grounding skills to manage intense feelings in the moment.

Narrative work is part of her approach, too, where clients look at the stories they tell about themselves. Rewriting those stories can change how people relate to past hurts like abandonment or family conflict. Solution-focused techniques are used to build on strengths and set concrete next steps.

Mindfulness practices are offered to help with attention, stress, and mood. Dialectical behavior techniques show up when clients need tools for strong emotions and better communication. Susan adapts methods to fit each person's situation rather than using a single script.

She brings 13 years of experience to sessions and aims to create a calm space for people to speak openly. For those interested in starting, Susan asks clients to complete a short questionnaire so matching and scheduling can move forward.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

CBT focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and practice small, practical changes to feel better and handle stress more effectively.

DBT offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication. It teaches breathing, grounding, and interpersonal strategies that reduce conflict and increase emotional stability.

Susan treats finding the right approach as a team effort. She works with clients to match methods to their goals and preferences, adjusting plans over time when something is not working. That collaborative process helps clients try different tools and pick what fits best.

Online therapy can make fitting sessions into a busy life easier. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, and let people choose quieter times that fit their schedule. Because specific session formats are not listed in the therapist biography, confirm the available online options before booking. This helps ensure the chosen format aligns with your needs and daily routine.