Susan Guerra, LCSW

Susan Guerra is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 28 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, and relationship or intimacy-related concerns. She also supports those dealing with sleep and eating problems, parenting strain, career stress, and jealousy-related worries. Her approach aims to be warm and nonjudgmental while focusing on practical steps that fit each person's life.

Susan draws on several well-known therapy approaches to tailor work to a person's needs. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and commit to meaningful actions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Mindfulness and client-centered methods help people stay grounded and feel heard.

Her background includes work in home health, hospice, psychiatric hospitals, outpatient clinics, residential substance abuse programs, and women's shelters. That variety informs a flexible style that adapts to medical, mental health, and social challenges. She emphasizes real-world skills people can use between sessions.

Susan describes her style as compassionate and practical. She avoids one-size-fits-all plans and instead builds goals with each person. Sessions focus on learning and applying coping strategies that support daily functioning.

People who choose Susan can expect straightforward guidance, empathy, and a plan geared toward their circumstances and goals.

How evidence-based methods translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that fit their values. It can help with issues like anxiety, depression, and relationship stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily routines. It is often used for anxiety, mood concerns, and sleep or eating problems. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and validation so people feel understood and can explore goals at their own pace.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods best match a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can shift over time as goals change or progress is made.

The practical upside of online therapy is that it can fit into busy days and reduce travel time. It can make it easier to keep regular sessions, fit a shorter check-in during a work break, or choose a format that uses less bandwidth when needed. The original biography does not list which session formats are used, so confirm the available options before booking. Licensed professionals often blend the approaches described above to focus on skills practice, problem solving, and real-life application during remote sessions.