Susan Beard
Compassionate care for addiction and trauma
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About
Susan Beard holds an MS and is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Mississippi (MS LPC 2115) with 15 years of clinical experience. She helps people address addictions, LGBT-related concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and motivation issues, relationship and family difficulties, grief, intimacy-related problems, eating and sleeping concerns, parenting challenges, anger, career matters, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
She is a female therapist who also works with gay clients and brings specific training in multiple evidence-informed approaches, including Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), the Gottman Method for couples, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Her professional certifications include Certified Sex Addictions Therapist, Certified Multiple Addictions Specialist, Rainbow Advocate Clinical Specialist, and Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist. Susan collaborates with clients to build an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared. She emphasizes support and empowerment as people take the courageous first steps toward a more fulfilling and happier life.
- Location:
- Mississippi, United States
- Years Experience:
- 15
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Addictions, Coping with life changes, LGBT, Self esteem, Trauma and abuse
Other areas of experience: ADHD, Anger, Asperger syndrome, Autism, Bipolar, Career, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Depression, Dissociation, Eating, Family, Gambling, Gender dysphoria, Grief, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Intimacy-related issues, Jealousy, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Parenting, Porn, Post-traumatic stress, Relationship, Relationship, Self-harm, Sex addiction, Sexual trauma, Sexuality, Sleeping, Smoking, Stress, Anxiety, Vaping, Veterans, Women’s issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: MS LPC 2115
- NPI Number: 1437796554
- License: LPC (Mississippi) #2115 exp 2026-06-30
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Susan Beard has 15 years of experience in providing therapy services.
Is Susan Beard a licensed therapist?
Yes, Susan Beard is a licensed therapist with MS LPC 2115.
In which languages does Susan Beard provide therapy?
Susan Beard provides therapy in English.
Where is Susan Beard located?
Susan Beard is located in Mississippi.
How can I work with Susan Beard as my therapist?
You can work with Susan Beard through Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.
How much does therapy with Susan Beard cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.