Susan Guerra, LCSW
Realistic support for life’s toughest transitions
- Compassionate non judgmental care
- Personalized coping strategies
- Experienced across settings
About Susan Guerra
Susan Guerra, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in Louisiana who brings decades of helping experience to therapy. Her background includes a wide range of work and life settings, which supports a practical, grounded approach to the challenges people face. She has worked with individuals navigating medical concerns, chronic illness, end-of-life and transplant-related stressors, caregiver fatigue, and a broad spectrum of mental health concerns such as chronic depression, severe anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders, eating disorders, and substance use and addiction. Her experience also includes supporting people impacted by women’s issues, domestic violence, sexual trauma, homelessness, and previous incarceration.
Her work has taken place across home health and hospice services, psychiatric hospitals, outpatient clinics, residential substance use programs, residential women’s shelters, mental health counseling centers, and in home and school environments. This range of settings informs care that is responsive to different life circumstances and levels of support.
Susan emphasizes a compassionate, non-judgmental style and focuses on building a plan that fits each person’s unique needs rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach. She also incorporates different learning modalities to help clients actively practice skills, strengthen coping strategies, and apply what they are learning in everyday life. She offers realistic support for real-life concerns and welcomes the opportunity to help clients move toward a more authentic and healthier sense of self.
Her work has taken place across home health and hospice services, psychiatric hospitals, outpatient clinics, residential substance use programs, residential women’s shelters, mental health counseling centers, and in home and school environments. This range of settings informs care that is responsive to different life circumstances and levels of support.
Susan emphasizes a compassionate, non-judgmental style and focuses on building a plan that fits each person’s unique needs rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach. She also incorporates different learning modalities to help clients actively practice skills, strengthen coping strategies, and apply what they are learning in everyday life. She offers realistic support for real-life concerns and welcomes the opportunity to help clients move toward a more authentic and healthier sense of self.
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 licensed as an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) in Louisiana, license number 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 preferences.
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 to help 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-based approaches, made accessible online
Susan Guerra, LCSW, draws from several well-established therapy approaches that can be adapted to online care. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thought patterns and practicing new ways of responding, which can be especially useful for concerns like anxiety, depression, stress, and day-to-day coping. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and healthier communication, supporting clients who feel overwhelmed or stuck in intense reactions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients make room for difficult thoughts and feelings while taking meaningful steps toward values-based goals, which can be helpful during life changes, grief, and long-term stressors.Finding the right fit is part of the process. Susan works collaboratively with clients to understand what they want to change, what matters most to them, and what approaches feel realistic and supportive. The goal is to build a plan that matches the client’s needs and preferences, rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all method.
Online therapy also offers practical flexibility. Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, health concerns, caregiving responsibilities, or travel.