- 15 years experience
- LPC in Mississippi
- Practical sleep strategies
About Susan
Susan Beard is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Mississippi who helps people facing sleep problems alongside related concerns like anxiety, stress, depression, and addictions. She brings 15 years of clinical experience to conversations about sleep, coping, and day-to-day struggles. Susan speaks English and offers a calm, nonjudgmental presence for people looking for practical ways to rest better and manage symptoms that interfere with sleep.
In sessions she focuses on clear goals and steady progress. She uses methods that encourage people to notice patterns, try small behavior changes, and practice new skills between meetings. Her work touches on trauma, relationship strain, substance use, mood disorders, and work or money stressors that can disrupt rest.
Susan draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and client-centered listening. These methods are used to address thoughts, emotions, and coping habits that affect sleep and daily functioning.
She has significant experience with addictions, sexual and process addiction concerns, grief, parenting stress, ADHD, autism spectrum differences, and trauma-related issues. That experience informs practical strategies for lowering nighttime worry and improving routines.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability. The practice uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary by location and therapist availability.
How therapeutic approaches support sleep and rest online
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape stress and safety in current life. In plain terms, it helps people notice connection patterns that fuel anxiety or nighttime rumination and practices different ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thoughts and behaviors that keep sleep disrupted. It teaches simple tools to change unhelpful thinking, adjust bedtime routines, and build habits that promote more regular rest.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, symptoms, and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. That collaborative process can include mixing techniques so sleep-focused strategies and emotion regulation skills are used together.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how meetings are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time, and check in from a quieter or more convenient location. It also allows shorter check-ins if needed and can make follow-up between meetings easier to manage while working on sleep routines and coping skills.
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Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns can Susan help with related to sleep?
She supports people dealing with sleep problems alongside anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, relationship stress, and parenting strain.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions emphasize clear goals, practical steps, and client-centered listening. She aims to help people try small changes that improve sleep and daily coping.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Susan has 15 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns that can affect rest and functioning.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an MS and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.