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Susan Guerra

Susan Guerra, LCSW

Louisiana

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - stress and addictions

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Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in Louisiana
LCSW, licence 4628
NPI
1538526652
Experience
28 years
Languages
English
Location
Louisiana

These details come from information Susan supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.

AAbout

  • ACT techniques
  • CBT tools
  • DBT skills

About Susan

Susan Guerra is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Louisiana with 28 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep and eating problems, parenting strain, anger, career pressure, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other life changes. Sessions focus on practical steps and plain conversation rather than clinical jargon.

Susan uses straightforward, skills-based methods to help people manage strong feelings and everyday demands. She draws on approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to identify patterns that cause distress and to build workable coping habits. Dialectical behavior therapy and emotionally-focused techniques are used when emotion regulation and connections matter.

Her background includes long-term work in home health, hospice, psychiatric settings, residential substance-abuse programs, and community mental health centers. That range informs an emphasis on realistic plans that fit work, family, and health constraints. She also has experience supporting people with chronic illness, caregiver stress, and end-of-life concerns.

In sessions she encourages clear goals and practical tools people can try between meetings. She offers multiple ways of learning during therapy so clients can use what fits their daily life. Progress is discussed in concrete terms and adjusted as needed.

People should expect a direct, problem-focused style aimed at daily functioning and emotional coping. Susan accepts international clients and works in English. Before scheduling, confirm current session options and details through the platform questionnaire and booking flow.

BHow sessions work

Online work with practical therapy approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then taking actions that match personal values. It can help with anxiety, stress, and life transitions by clarifying what matters and encouraging small behavior changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thought patterns and teaches specific skills to shift them. CBT is often used for depression, anxiety, sleep and eating difficulties, and coping with high-stress situations.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion-regulation, distress-tolerance, and interpersonal skills. It is useful when intense emotions or relationship conflicts make daily life harder.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Susan will collaborate with clients to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. She reviews what helps, adjusts techniques over time, and focuses on practical tools the person can use between sessions.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, and health schedules. They also allow for quieter check-ins, shorter interim conversations, or video meetings when longer sessions are helpful. Verify the supported formats during the sign-up process so sessions match your day-to-day needs.

CAreas of focus

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

Listed in

Louisiana

Languages

English

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

Susan supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep and eating problems, parenting strain, career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related life changes.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her approach is practical and skills-focused, using methods like CBT and ACT to change unhelpful patterns and build coping strategies that fit everyday life.

How much experience does she have?

She has 28 years of experience working in settings such as home health, hospice, psychiatric hospitals, outpatient clinics, and residential substance-abuse programs.

Where is she licensed to practice?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Louisiana LCSW credential and practices from Louisiana.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and she is available to work with international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking via the platform questionnaire.

How are fees handled?

Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; confirm exact costs during sign-up.

How do I begin working with her?

Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers

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