Dr. Susan Eaton, LPC

Dr. Susan Eaton greets people with warmth and straightforward support. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 28 years of experience. She listens without judgment and focuses on what a person needs now.

She works with concerns such as addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief, and relationship and parenting stress. The profile also notes experience with traumatic brain injury and related cognitive changes alongside post-traumatic stress. Her approach aims to meet each person where they are and find practical next steps.

Her style is interactive and human-centered. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral methods, dialectical behavior ideas, emotionally-focused work, and client-centered principles. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are used when helpful to build skills and notice patterns.

Sessions focus on present needs, strengths, and clear goals. She pays attention to cultural and spiritual concerns and avoids labels that get in the way of progress. The goal is to support people toward clearer thinking and more satisfying daily life.

People often seek her help for complex or overlapping issues, including co-occurring PTSD and brain injury, substance concerns, sleep and eating problems, and caregiver stress. She aims to provide steady guidance and practical tools so clients can take the next step toward feeling better.

How certain methods translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and choose actions that match their values. Online ACT can support coping with anxiety, mood problems, and life changes by using exercises and values-focused planning. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves practical steps to shift unhelpful thinking and behavior. Delivered remotely, CBT usually emphasizes homework, tracking thoughts and behaviors, and short skills practice between sessions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on understanding and changing emotional responses in relationships and personal well-being. In an online setting it can help people name feelings, practice new ways of responding, and bring clearer emotional awareness to everyday interactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions can blend approaches so the work matches what feels most useful in therapy.

The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into busy weeks, which can make consistent work more realistic. Some people prefer shorter check-ins when time is tight, while others use longer sessions for deeper problem-solving. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how a particular appointment will be conducted.