Susanna White, LPC

Susanna White is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with 20 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood shifts, anger, and relationship struggles. She speaks English and German and aims to make the first step toward help feel manageable.

Susanna keeps sessions straightforward and respectful. She builds space where clients can talk about thoughts and feelings without judgment. Conversations are practical and goal-focused so people leave with clear next steps they can try between meetings.

Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people accept difficult feelings while taking actions that match their values. She also uses client-centered methods and mindfulness practices to help people notice what matters to them and to develop new coping habits.

Susanna has worked across many concerns including panic attacks, mood disorders, self-harm, sexual assault and abuse, communication problems, and issues that come up during divorce or blended family transitions. She also supports people facing multicultural challenges and those in first responder roles.

Sessions can include practical skill-building, emotion regulation strategies, and simple mindfulness exercises. The focus is on realistic steps that fit each person’s life and abilities. Susanna aims to be a steady, nonjudgmental partner in the work of change.

How ACT and CBT translate to online sessions

Susanna uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify patterns of thinking that increase distress and to try simple behavior changes that reduce symptoms. CBT work often includes short between-session tasks and practical skill-building that fit well with online formats.

She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people make room for difficult feelings while clarifying personal values and taking value-driven actions. ACT exercises can be delivered through conversation, brief readings, and guided mindfulness practices during remote meetings.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful. This collaborative process helps match methods to a person's needs and preferences.

Online sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer more flexibility. Video is useful for longer therapy work and interactive exercises, phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging can be used for quick check-ins or steps between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to keep consistent progress.