Susan Lockard

Susan Lockard is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania who helps people manage stress, anger, anxiety, depression, and trauma. She works with adults who are dealing with life transitions, grief, caregiver strain, or questions about identity. Her approach focuses on practical tools and steady support rather than quick fixes.

Susan uses straightforward conversation to help people understand what fuels their emotions. She draws on methods like cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to teach skills for handling strong feelings and impulsive reactions. Sessions often include skill practice, gentle reflection, and steps to change unhelpful patterns.

Her work also addresses self-esteem, family of origin issues, and relationship communication. She aims to help clients spot old patterns, set clearer boundaries, and repair strained connections. The goal is more calm in daily life and better decisions when stress rises.

Susan brings 16 years of experience to her work and emphasizes collaboration. She invites people to set clear goals and checks in about progress each week. Clients can expect a mix of active skill-building and listening time.

She also uses trauma-informed methods such as EMDR when appropriate and client-centered care to follow each person’s pace. If someone is coping with panic attacks, dissociation, or feelings of emptiness, she works step by step to build safety and coping strategies.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following each person's lead. In practice this means the therapist reflects concerns, asks about goals, and adjusts the pace so the client feels heard and respected. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. It can help with anxiety, panic, mood problems, and anger by giving step-by-step tools.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and choose methods together based on your goals, symptoms, and what feels most helpful. That collaborative process includes checking in about progress and changing strategies when needed.

Confirm the specific session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone use strategies learned in session directly in their daily environment. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and client-centered techniques for remote work and focus on skill practice, emotion regulation, and real-time problem solving.