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Susan Smoot, LPC

Strength-based support through life’s hardest transitions
  • Stress and anxiety support
  • Trauma grief and loss
  • Addictions and life changes

About Susan Smoot

Susan Smoot, LPC, is a licensed professional counselor in Virginia with 30 years of mental health work experience. She supports people who are navigating stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and major life transitions.

Her work is grounded in the belief that each person is the expert on their own story, with existing strengths that can be drawn on to meet challenges and move toward change. She aims to help clients recognize those strengths and use them in practical ways when life feels overwhelming or uncertain.

Beginning therapy can take real courage, especially when you are carrying a lot. Susan acknowledges the effort it takes to reach out and encourages clients as they take early steps toward support and healing.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

Communication problemsControl issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Susan Smoot have?

Susan Smoot has 25 years of experience.

Is Susan Smoot a licensed therapist?

Yes. Susan Smoot is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Virginia. Her license number is VA LPC 0701003862.

In which languages does Susan Smoot provide therapy?

Susan Smoot provides therapy in English.

Where is Susan Smoot located?

Susan Smoot is located in Virginia.

How can I work with Susan Smoot as my therapist?

You can work with Susan Smoot through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This flexibility can make it easier to get support in a way that fits your schedule and comfort level.

Does Susan Smoot work with international clients?

No. Susan Smoot does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Susan Smoot cost?

The cost of therapy can vary based 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 Care That Fits Your Life Online

Susan Smoot uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques, which means her work is guided by approaches that have been studied and are commonly used by licensed professionals to support meaningful change. In sessions, she may draw on skills-focused methods that help clients notice patterns that fuel stress or anxiety and practice new ways to respond, which can be especially helpful during life changes or periods of overwhelm.

She also incorporates trauma-informed work, helping clients approach difficult experiences at a manageable pace while building coping tools that support steadiness day to day. For clients dealing with grief and loss, therapy can offer space to process what has happened, make room for complicated emotions, and reconnect with sources of strength.

Because people and situations differ, finding the right approach is part of the process. Susan collaborates with clients to clarify goals, understand preferences, and choose strategies that feel practical and supportive for what they are facing right now.

Online therapy makes it easier to access care in a format that fits real life. Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it possible to get support from home or wherever they are most comfortable.

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