Dr. Suzanne Cormier, LPC

Dr. Suzanne Cormier is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in South Carolina with 26 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and life changes. She also supports those dealing with relationship or communication challenges, parenting concerns, and issues related to adoption, foster care, and aging and geriatric issues.

Her style is interactive and supportive. She often uses cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice patterns and try small changes. She combines other approaches to match each person's needs and comfort level. Sessions focus on building strengths, practical problem solving, and setting realistic goals.

Dr. Cormier has worked in individual counseling, life coaching, university teaching, and student counseling and advising. That background informs her interest in development, resilience, and life transitions. Much of her recent work has been with people managing anxiety and stress in everyday life and social situations.

She welcomes people who are new to counseling and helps them get oriented to the process. Her approach emphasizes partnership and clear steps so clients can see progress. She also encourages small moments of levity and activities that support well-being.

Sessions are offered on weekdays by video or phone; texting is not used as a primary platform. To start, prospective clients pick a time that fits their schedule and begin with an initial appointment to outline goals and next steps.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Dr. Cormier commonly uses Client-Centered approaches and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and following the client's lead to set goals and priorities; it helps when someone needs a supportive space to talk through decisions or emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical experiments and small changes to reduce anxiety or improve mood.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. She will talk with clients about their goals and preferences, then try methods that fit the person. If something does not feel helpful, adjustments are made together so the work stays focused and useful.

Her sessions are offered by video or phone, so prospective clients should confirm those options when booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Confirm available formats and scheduling details before the first appointment.