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Life transitions and struggles offer the opportunity to find greater clarity of purpose, more meaningful relationships, increased confidence, and personal satisfaction. To be human is to feel emotion, both the highs and the lows. We are all connected through not only these experiences, but through the relationships with those around us. Therapy is a unique and personal journey built on mutual trust and respect. My perspective is strengths-based, LGBTQIA-affirmative, and integrative. I work with individuals of all backgrounds, bodies, and beliefs.
My approach is individualized and collaborative. My goal is to provide a co-creative, connected experience that is emotionally safe, affirming, and protective, for you to gain insight and resiliency. We will work together using a respectful, caring and listening approach.
My studies have included training in minorities and domestic violence, dialectical behavior therapy, trauma focus CBT, play therapy, communication and conflict resolution. In addition, I am an experienced clinical supervisor, a certified rehabilitation counselor.
Professional experience
17yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyLGBTQ+Parenting issuesDepression
Additional areas of focus:Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Fertility Issues, Gender Dysphoria, HIV / AIDS, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Services offered
Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging
License information
GA LPC LPC005271
NM LPCC CCMH0199081
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Susan Byers. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Past sessions with Dr. Buyers have been comforting. We touch base on every issue I have and expand further when needed. She genuinely cares about my growth. Her personality is very kind, and most importantly. She provides the tools necessary for growth in different areas of my life. Wellness is the main focus, continually. Each session is something to look forward to.
Written on Oct 31, 2021 after therapy with Susan for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Very supportive so far!! Wonderful, since I am in crisis
Written on Oct 21, 2021 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, and anger management
Dr B is the BEST!
Written on Oct 08, 2021 after therapy with Susan for 2 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
I think I was difficult to approach the day she called me. She was calm and reassuring and adjusted to my needs quickly. she also seemed to understand very quickly and I appreciated her frankness.
Written on Aug 17, 2021 after therapy with Susan for 3 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse
Dr.Byers understands and helps me work through my concerns in a thorough manner.
Written on Apr 05, 2021 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Byers is my first and only counselor I have ever had. She is relatable and incredibly easy to talk to. I was so nervous about my first meeting with her because I didn't know how counseling worked and the second we started video chatting it was an instant relief for me because she made me smile and let me talk about everything and gave me very insightful suggestions that have bettered my everyday life. I cannot recommend Dr. Byers enough. I am forever grateful for her.
Written on Apr 02, 2021 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Susan is wonderfully patient, understanding and really made me reevaluate and assess a difficult situation at the time. It was the first ever counselling I had ever received from anyone & would truly recommend her. Thank you Susan
Written on Nov 19, 2020 after therapy with Susan for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Byers has helped me tremendously with issues that I have in my daily life and it's made it easier to function with my diagnosis usually holding me back.
Written on Jun 01, 2020 after therapy with Susan for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
She has been incredibly kind and understanding, it can be really hard opening up to someone who isn’t. She’s also very helpful and gives me great resources for self care.
Written on Feb 08, 2020 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Beyers is a treasure trove of insight and transformative information
Written on Jan 21, 2020 after therapy with Susan for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Byers was the perfect fit for what I needed in a counselor. I would definitely recommend her to others!
Written on Dec 16, 2019 after therapy with Susan for 1 month on issues concerning lgbt
Dr. Byers is a wonderful, caring counselor who has a great connection and understanding of her patients
Written on Nov 20, 2019 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
We just started working together and it’s been greatly helpful. I look forward to seeing what kind of progress we can make together.
Written on Sep 26, 2019 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Byers is great, she understands a lot of the meaning that I don't even realize I am putting behind my words and provides help based on that when I am hesitant to volunteer information.
Written on Aug 26, 2019 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Our interaction is still short but so far she made me aware of things I never considered to be damaging my life, work wise, relationship wise, it made hopefully that there is a solution. I'm looking forward to our future sessions.
Written on Jul 26, 2019 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Dr. Byers is helping me cope with a variety of issues including break-up, grief, career choices and LGBT specific life challenges. She has also supported me through chronic pain and surgery. I especially like her empowering approach. The sessions are taking place in a safe, non-judgemental space.
Dr. Byers is very passionate about her profession, and I feel she is living her gift. She teaches me a lot of tools, and shares a wide range of exercises and resources with me. Her humour is uplifting when life seems tough. I'm very grateful to have found such a great counselor via the BetterHelp platform.
Written on Jul 19, 2019 after therapy with Susan for 6 months
Simply amazing! Pride Counseling has helped me considerably.
Written on Jun 04, 2019 after therapy with Susan for 3 weeks
Great helpful and responsive counselor.
Written on May 22, 2019 after therapy with Susan for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Dr. Byers is amazing and works really well on transgender problems. She is very kind and willing to work with my learning disability.
She is the best person i can ask for to be my counselor on here.
Written on Mar 11, 2019 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks
When I started I didn't know what I wanted. Dr Byers has both led me to, and pointed out directly, things that have made me stop and think about why I'm here, what I want from here specifically, and what I want in general. I would unreservedly recommend her to anyone questioning themselves, or uncertain about where they are and what they want.
Written on Feb 04, 2019 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks
Dr. BYERS was very helpful, interested and understanding. She helped me alot and is still helping me get thru a rough time.
Written on Jan 22, 2019 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and coping with life changes
Dr. Byers is helping me reach a lifelong goal. She is very supportive and has listened to me and understands why and how to help me reach that goal. I recommend working with Dr. Byers and I will continue to do so.
Written on Jan 21, 2019 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning lgbt
Susan is super supportive. Amazing!
Written on Dec 22, 2018 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and eating disorders
Dr. Byers is excellent I’m very happy with her- she is so helpful.
Written on Nov 30, 2018 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
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