Susan Smoot is a licensed professional counselor in Virginia with twenty-five years of experience working in mental health.
01About Susan
Susan Smoot is a licensed professional counselor in Virginia with twenty-five years of experience working in mental health. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and major life changes. Her approach respects each person’s strengths and story while offering steady support through difficult moments.
She encourages clients to see themselves as the experts in their lives. Sessions focus on practical steps and building on what already works.
Background and approach
Susan aims to make the process feel manageable, even when problems feel overwhelming. In the room she listens for what matters most and helps people find clearer ways to cope. Susan pays attention to communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, and struggles with self-worth.
She also works with people dealing with panic attacks, social anxiety, and questions about life purpose. Susan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to fit a person’s needs. She favors straightforward strategies that lead to small, steady changes over time.
Progress often comes from repeated practice and honest conversations. Her practice offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules. To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and then schedules sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
02Credentials
- LPC (Virginia)
- License 0701003862 · expires June 2026
- NPI
- 1528141868 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
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04Online support
Evidence-based approaches for online counseling
Many evidence-based techniques focus on practical skills and emotional understanding. One common approach teaches coping and relaxation skills to reduce anxiety and panic symptoms, using step-by-step exercises for breathing, grounding, and short behavioral changes that can be practiced between sessions. Another useful method helps people process trauma and grief by creating a safe way to tell their story, identify unhelpful patterns, and try small shifts in thinking and behavior to reduce distress.Deciding which approach fits best is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped in the past. That collaborative process guides which techniques are tried and adjusted over time to match the person’s needs.
Online therapy offers flexibility for different schedules and situations. Video calls let people see nonverbal cues and have a fuller conversation, while phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick reflections, check-ins between sessions, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options help make consistent care more accessible without requiring travel.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Susan focus on?
Susan supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes. She also addresses related struggles like panic attacks, social anxiety, and shame.
How does she approach therapy?
The style is collaborative and straightforward. Sessions focus on building practical coping skills and drawing on a person’s existing strengths.
How much experience does she have?
She has twenty-five years of experience in mental health practice. That background informs how she supports people through complex concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Virginia. Her practice is based in that state.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow flexible ways to connect.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling based on the therapist’s availability.
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