Susan Guerra, LCSW
Compassionate, practical therapy tailored to individual needs
- Non-judgmental support
- Realistic coping strategies
- Wide clinical experience
About Susan Guerra
Susan Guerra, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker currently licensed in Louisiana who brings 24 years of clinical practice and a broader range of work and life experience to therapy. She has supported people navigating complex concerns that can affect both mental and physical wellbeing, including medical challenges, chronic illness, end-of-life needs, transplant-related stressors, caregiver fatigue, chronic depression, severe anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders, eating disorders, and substance use and addiction. Her background also includes work with women’s issues, domestic violence, sexual trauma, homelessness, and the challenges that can follow prior incarceration.
Her experience spans many settings, including home health and hospice, psychiatric hospitals, outpatient clinics, residential substance use programs, residential women’s shelters, mental health counseling centers, and home and school environments. This variety informs a practical, grounded perspective that meets clients where they are and considers the realities of daily life.
Susan approaches therapy with compassion and a non-judgmental stance, emphasizing an individualized plan rather than a one-size-fits-all model. She incorporates different learning modalities to help clients actively practice new skills and build coping strategies they can use outside of sessions. Her goal is to offer realistic support for real-life concerns while helping each person move toward an authentic and healthier version of themselves.
Her experience spans many settings, including home health and hospice, psychiatric hospitals, outpatient clinics, residential substance use programs, residential women’s shelters, mental health counseling centers, and home and school environments. This variety informs a practical, grounded perspective that meets clients where they are and considers the realities of daily life.
Susan approaches therapy with compassion and a non-judgmental stance, emphasizing an individualized plan rather than a one-size-fits-all model. She incorporates different learning modalities to help clients actively practice new skills and build coping strategies they can use outside of sessions. Her goal is to offer realistic support for real-life concerns while helping each person move toward an authentic and healthier version of themselves.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Susan Guerra have?
Susan Guerra has 28 years of experience.
Is Susan Guerra a licensed therapist?
Yes. Susan Guerra is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and is licensed in Louisiana as LA LCSW 4628.
In which languages does Susan Guerra provide therapy?
Susan Guerra provides therapy in English.
Where is Susan Guerra located?
Susan Guerra is located in Louisiana.
How can I work with Susan Guerra as my therapist?
You can work with Susan Guerra through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and scheduling.
Does Susan Guerra work with international clients?
Yes. Susan Guerra works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Susan Guerra cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Evidence-Informed Approaches, Designed for Online Support
Susan Guerra, LCSW, draws from several well-known therapy models to help clients build practical skills for everyday life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors and practicing new ways of responding, which many people find useful when dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports clients in making room for difficult thoughts and feelings while still moving toward what matters most. It often centers on values, perspective, and workable action steps, which can be helpful when emotions feel stuck or when ongoing stressors cannot be quickly changed. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes concrete skills such as emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, offering structure for people who want more tools for managing intense feelings and relationship challenges.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Susan works collaboratively with clients to clarify goals, understand preferences, and choose strategies that fit the person’s needs and pace, adjusting over time as priorities change.
Online therapy can make that support easier to access and maintain. Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing flexibility for busy schedules, travel, or limited local options while still keeping care consistent.