- Years in practice
- 16
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Pennsylvania
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Susan
Susan Lockard is a licensed professional counselor with 16 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and parenting concerns. She practices in Pennsylvania and works with adults who want clearer coping strategies and steadier emotional footing. Her style is warm and straightforward, aimed at practical change rather than jargon.
In sessions she focuses on what feels most urgent to the person in front of her. She uses everyday language and concrete tools to reduce overwhelm.
Background and approach
Susan helps clients break down problems, try new ways of responding, and build routines that support recovery and growth. Her approach blends several evidence-based methods to match the person’s needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is also part of her toolbox for processing traumatic memories. Susan pays attention to relationships and communication difficulties that often underlie recurring problems.
She supports people dealing with caregiver stress, family origin issues, abandonment, and loneliness. She also works with concerns tied to ADHD, panic, and mood disorders. Practical matters are part of the work.
Sessions can include short skill-building exercises, problem-solving, and check-ins on what’s working. The aim is to leave people with tools they can use between sessions and clearer steps forward.
What Susan works with
Everything Susan lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Susan helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- ADHD
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Dissociation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Susan lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Susan integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR in work that focuses on reducing symptoms and processing past hurt. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can ease anxiety, panic, and mood symptoms. EMDR provides a structured way to process traumatic memories so they feel less disruptive in daily life.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals and preferences, try strategies that fit those needs, and adjust the plan over time. Clients help decide which methods feel most useful and when to try different techniques.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video works well for in-depth conversation and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a quieter audio check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, homework support, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to keep regular contact and practice skills between meetings.
Questions people ask about Susan
What kinds of issues does she address?
Susan helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, and related concerns such as self-esteem, anger, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and direct, focusing on practical skills and clearer thinking. Sessions usually include problem solving, skill practice, and brief check-ins on progress.
What is her background and clinical experience?
She has 16 years of experience as a licensed professional counselor working with adults on mood, trauma, and life transitions.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered online?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does the cost and payment work?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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