Susanna Cheatham, LPC

Susanna Cheatham is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with more than 30 years of experience supporting people from diverse backgrounds. She approaches each relationship with gratitude and humility, acknowledging that the work she does with clients has contributed to her own growth both personally and professionally.

Her practice emphasizes sensitive, compassionate care combined with practical efforts to find solutions and resolutions that improve happiness and overall quality of life. Susanna views counseling as a collaborative process in which the client is the central member of the team; she honors client choices and self-determination while drawing on evidence-based practices to inform treatment.

Outside of her professional role she lives with her husband and five fur babies, and she enjoys time with her two children and four grandchildren. She also values travel and pursues a variety of hobbies that refresh her energy and perspective.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Susanna Cheatham draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to guide online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, empathetic relationship that helps clients explore their values and goals; it is often used for issues related to self-esteem, life purpose, and relationship concerns. CBT is a practical, skills-based approach that helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and panic symptoms. DBT combines acceptance and change strategies, teaching skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, and can be helpful for problems with impulsivity, intense emotions, and relationship instability.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Susanna works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time as progress and circumstances evolve.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule regular sessions around work, family, and other commitments, and they allow licensed professionals to provide consistent care across different settings and life stages.