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Susanna Cheatham

Susanna Cheatham

LPC

Alabama

Experienced therapist focused on practical change

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At a glance

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Alabama / LPC02110
Experience
30 years
Languages
English
Location
Alabama

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    • Motivational approach
    • Client-centered care
    • Practical skills

    About Susanna

    Susanna Cheatham, LPC, helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy struggles, and addiction concerns. She also supports those coping with trauma, parenting strain, sleep problems, low self-esteem, career shifts, and compassion fatigue. Her approach is practical and straightforward. Sessions focus on what matters most to the person in front of her.

    With three decades of experience, Cheatham draws on several well-known approaches to shape therapy. She uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find internal reasons to change. She applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and shift unhelpful thoughts and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotional regulation when needed.

    She emphasizes client-centered work that respects each person’s choices and goals. Therapy is collaborative - clients help set priorities and pace. The therapist listens first, then suggests steps that match the client’s needs and values.

    Cheatham aims to balance compassion with practical problem solving. She looks for solutions that improve daily functioning and overall life satisfaction. Her style is calm, direct, and geared toward real-world change.

    Outside of work she lives in Alabama with her husband and several pets, and enjoys time with her children and grandchildren. Her long career reflects a steady commitment to helping people navigate difficult life moments.

  2. How her approaches work for online therapy

    Motivational Interviewing focuses on drawing out a person’s own reasons for change. It uses open questions and reflection to strengthen motivation and can help with addictions, ambivalence about change, and building momentum for new habits.

    Client-Centered Therapy centers the session on the person’s experience. The therapist listens deeply, reflects feelings, and follows the client’s lead to set goals and priorities. This approach helps people feel heard and gain clarity about what matters to them.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It offers simple strategies to test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors that improve mood and functioning over time.

    Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, try approaches that fit, and adjust plans as needed. That collaborative process helps find methods that match someone’s needs and preferences.

    Confirm the available online session options before booking to know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight, and offer alternatives when in-person visits are difficult to arrange.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

    Also works with

    AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    30+ years

    Listed in

    Alabama

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What issues does she help with?

    She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, and compassion fatigue.

    What is her therapy style like?

    The style is collaborative and straightforward. Sessions focus on the client’s goals and practical steps to improve day-to-day life.

    How much experience does she have?

    She has 30 years of experience working with people from a wide range of backgrounds.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    She holds an LPC credential and practices in Alabama.

    Which languages are supported?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can international clients work with her?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How are costs handled?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin therapy?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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