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Dr. Suzanne Cormier, LPC
South Carolina
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anxiety and Life Changes
See online therapy options- CBT orientation
- Video and phone
- Resilience focus
About Suzanne
Dr. Suzanne Cormier is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in South Carolina with 26 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strains, self-esteem concerns, parenting stress, grief, and life transitions. She also works with issues related to adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric questions, and concerns for young adults. Sessions are offered in English and take place by phone or video.
She works mainly from a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy orientation while using other approaches as needed. That means she and the client notice thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going, then try new responses to change those patterns. She aims for short-term, practical steps people can use between sessions. Meetings are interactive and focus on what the client wants to change.
Her background includes individual counseling, life coaching, university teaching, and student advising. That experience informs her work with people new to counseling and with those navigating midlife or career transitions. She describes her approach as collaborative - the client and counselor set goals and track progress together.
Dr. Cormier highlights resilience and positive self-development in her practice. She uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies when helpful, to build motivation and identify small achievable steps. She also draws on emotionally-focused ideas to address relationship and communication problems.
Practical matters are discussed up front, including session scheduling and the subscription-based fee structure that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options button.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Dr. Cormier uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and change the actions that follow. CBT is practical and focuses on small experiments people can try between sessions to reduce anxiety or lift mood. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to listen for what matters most to each person and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to address relationship and communication concerns when those are part of the problem.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. She works collaboratively with each client to decide which approach or combination fits their needs, goals, and preferences. That means goals are set together and adjusted as progress is tracked in sessions.
Her sessions are conducted by video or phone, not by text. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy week, for example by using a lunch break or avoiding travel time. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is low or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Confirm the current session options before booking so the format meets your scheduling and practical needs.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strains, self-esteem, parenting, grief, and life changes, plus adoption, aging, and young adult issues.
What is the therapy style like?
She practices an interactive, practical style rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and integrates other approaches to meet client needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has 26 years of experience across counseling, coaching, university teaching, and student advising.
What credentials and location apply?
She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in South Carolina.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the practical steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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