Susan Lockard, LPC

Susan Lockard is a licensed professional counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief. She also supports those dealing with ADHD, low self-esteem, anger, and the strain that comes with caregiving or compassion fatigue. Her tone is direct and calm, aiming to make the first step feel manageable.

Susan keeps sessions straightforward and practical. She works with clients to set clear goals and develop steps that fit daily life. Expect tools you can try between sessions and a steady focus on skills that reduce distress.

Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered listening. Susan also uses DBT skills, EMDR strategies, and mindfulness practices when those methods match a person's needs. She explains options and helps people choose what feels most useful.

Susan has 16 years of experience in the field and holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. She practices in Pennsylvania and conducts sessions in English.

Clients come for help with family-of-origin issues, feelings of emptiness or abandonment, communication problems, and midlife transitions. She also supports people coping with panic attacks, mood disorders, and the work of forgiving and moving forward. The work is collaborative, paced to what each person can handle.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-life evidence. It gives practical skills for anxiety, panic, mood struggles, and managing attention or impulsivity.

Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship. This approach helps people feel understood and to explore values, life purpose, and self-esteem at their own pace.

Susan also uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills when those tools fit a person's goals. These skills are useful for anger, intense emotions, and impulsivity.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will review options, ask about your goals and what has or hasn’t worked before, and then try methods that match your needs. Sessions can be adjusted over time based on progress and preference.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video works well for longer sessions and interactive skill practice. Phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth is limited or when being off-camera feels easier. Live chat and text messaging suit quick check-ins, brief coaching, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These formats make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy days.