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Susan Guerra

Therapist · Louisiana

Susan Guerra

LCSW

Compassionate practical support for life challenges

  • 28 years' experience
  • Based in Louisiana
  • Sessions online
  • Speaks English
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  • End of life care
  • Coping skills
  • Values based work

About Susan

Susan Guerra is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with long experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and life changes. She practices in Louisiana and brings a calm, nonjudgmental approach to difficult topics like chronic illness, caregiving strain, and end-of-life concerns.

Her style is direct and practical. Sessions focus on what the person needs now and on steps they can try between meetings. She uses learning methods that match how each person absorbs information so coping skills are easy to apply in daily life.

Susan draws on a mix of therapy approaches to tailor care. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take meaningful action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. She also incorporates Client-Centered methods to ensure the person feels heard.

Across 28 years of practice Susan has worked in hospice, home health, psychiatric hospitals, outpatient clinics, substance abuse residences, and shelters. That background informs how she supports people coping with medical issues, chronic pain, bipolar disorder, trauma, and addiction challenges.

People who come to her can expect practical tools and realistic plans. The goal is steady improvement in everyday functioning and a clearer sense of direction. To begin, readers should review session options and follow the site steps to match with a therapist.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

28+ years

Credentials

Louisiana

Languages

English

Therapeutic approaches people can use online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people name what matters most and take small steps toward those values even when feelings are difficult. It is often used for anxiety, stress, chronic illness coping, and finding direction after major life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change them. It is commonly helpful for depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and patterns linked to substance use.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and respect so people feel understood while they work through problems. This approach supports building trust and exploring which practical changes feel right for each person.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose or blend methods based on needs, goals, and what feels comfortable. That decision unfolds over early sessions and can shift as progress is made.

The original biography does not list specific online or in-person formats, so readers should confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a quick update is helpful. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and client-centered methods to work remotely while focusing on skills that transfer into everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Susan help with?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include caregiver issues, chronic illness, trauma, bipolar disorder, and relationship or intimacy-related struggles.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is compassionate and nonjudgmental with a practical focus. Sessions aim to produce steps people can try between meetings and to match teaching methods to each person's learning style.

What is her professional background?

She has 28 years of experience working in hospice, home health, psychiatric hospitals, outpatient clinics, residential substance abuse settings, and women's shelters. That experience shapes her approach to medical and end-of-life concerns.

Which credential and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Louisiana.

In which languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography did not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to start working together?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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