Susan Peterman, LPC

Susan Peterman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with 12 years of professional experience. She works with individuals and couples who are managing stress, anxiety, depression, and intimacy or relationship challenges, and she offers support for LGBTQ+ related concerns, life transitions, and anger management. Her practice also addresses issues related to abandonment, attachment, family dynamics, and communication difficulties, among other areas.

Peterman approaches therapy with an open mind and a nonjudgmental stance, partnering with clients to create a comfortable setting where thoughts and feelings can be shared honestly. She encourages clients to recognize the courage it takes to seek change and aims to support and empower them as they take steps toward a more fulfilling life. Her work focuses on practical, individualized support that respects each person s pace and goals, helping people develop strategies for coping, improving relationships, and navigating meaningful life changes.

Practical Approaches for Online Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. It is often used to address anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching concrete skills for changing reactions and building healthier coping strategies.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills. DBT can be especially useful for managing intense emotions, improving communication, and navigating relationship challenges.

Mindfulness Therapy focuses on developing present-moment awareness and acceptance. This approach supports people who want to reduce reactivity to stress, cultivate greater self-awareness, and build steady coping habits over time.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Susan Peterman works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging allow people to access support from home or elsewhere. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and connect with a licensed professional from a wider geographic area.