- CBT ideas
- Client-centered work
- Phone and video
About Suzanne
Dr. Suzanne Cormier is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in South Carolina with 26 years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, coping with life changes, grief, depression, parenting concerns, LGBT issues, and young adult issues. She also supports people dealing with adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric questions, and communication or family problems.
She practices from an interactive, client-centered stance and often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ideas. Sessions are done by video or phone. She does not use texting as a primary platform.
Dr. Cormier draws on a long career that includes individual counseling, life coaching, university teaching, and student counseling and advising. That background informs her focus on positive self-development and resilience building. She pays attention to life transitions and the small practical steps that make change possible.
In sessions she works with people one-on-one to identify goals and try new ways of thinking and acting. She describes the work as a partnership where clients’ strengths and daily habits become tools for change. She often helps those new to counseling learn how therapy fits into their life.
Outside clinical work she has two adult children and enjoys volunteering, reading mysteries, watching lighthearted videos, and traveling. Her personal experience with family and life transitions informs a straightforward approach to problem solving and goal setting.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Dr. Cormier uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely, reflecting what you say, and helping you find your own answers. It can help when someone is figuring out identity, relationships, or life direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors and uses practical steps to change patterns that maintain anxiety or low mood. CBT can be useful for stress, anxiety, and habits that get in the way of daily life.She also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas when relationship patterns are the main concern. EFT-style work pays attention to emotions and patterns between people to help improve connection and communication. Together you and she will decide which blend of approaches fits your goals and preferences, and that choice can change as work progresses. The therapist frames the selection as a collaborative process rather than a fixed prescription.
Sessions are delivered by video or phone, so it is possible to fit appointments around work, school, and other commitments. Phone sessions can be easier when you need a shorter check-in or when video would use too much bandwidth. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered at the time. Online work makes it simpler to keep regular appointments and to apply what you practice in everyday life.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship worries, self-esteem, grief, depression, parenting concerns, LGBT issues, and young adult issues among others.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is interactive and client-centered with a strong Cognitive Behavioral orientation; she integrates other methods to fit each person.
How much experience does she have?
She has 26 years as a helping professional, including counseling, coaching, university teaching, and student advising.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - licensed in South Carolina.
Does she see people who speak other languages or from other countries?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are used?
Her sessions are offered by video or phone; texting is not used as a primary platform.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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