Susanna Cheatham

Susanna Cheatham is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with three decades of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, panic attacks, grief, depression, and relationship concerns. She focuses on practical steps that improve day-to-day life and supports clients navigating major changes, chronic health strain, or difficult emotions. Her approach aims to be straightforward and compassionate so people feel heard while working toward clearer goals.

She treats panic disorder and panic attacks as part of a broader anxiety picture that can include sleep disruption, anger, and isolation. Sessions often center on understanding triggers, learning coping strategies, and building skills to manage intense moments. Susanna balances focused techniques with attention to each person’s values and life story.

Susanna uses client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral and mindfulness practices. She also draws on dialectical behavior and existential ideas when they fit the client’s needs. The emphasis is on collaborative work - the client sets priorities and Susanna helps test practical approaches in real life.

Her practice also addresses issues like attachment and abandonment, caregiver stress, forgiveness, and self-love. Susanna aims to connect what happens in sessions to everyday routines so skills carry over into work, parenting, and relationships. Her long experience shapes a calm, steady presence in the room.

Outside of practice she spends time with family, grandchildren, her husband, and five pets, and enjoys travel and hobbies. That personal balance informs a grounded, humane style of support.

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