Dr. Susan Eaton , LPC

Dr. Susan Eaton helps adults who are overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, relationship strain, or life changes. She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - based in Texas with 28 years of clinical experience. Her approach is straightforward and focused on what the person needs right now.

She uses methods that encourage practical change. Sessions often look at patterns of thought and behavior and build skills to manage mood, stress, and cravings. Mindfulness and values-based work also appear in her sessions to help people make choices that match what matters to them.

Dr. Eaton blends collaborative listening with active skill teaching. Conversations are warm and interactive, with attention to cultural and spiritual concerns when those matter to the client. She aims to treat people with dignity and respect while working toward clearer steps forward.

Her background includes many years addressing trauma, brain injury aftereffects, and co-occurring issues such as PTSD with substance use. That history means she is familiar with complicated presentations and long-term struggles that affect daily life and relationships.

When someone starts, they can expect focused work on present problems, skill building for emotional regulation, and practical strategies for coping. The goal is to reduce distress and increase functioning so everyday life becomes more manageable and satisfying.

Evidence-based approaches and online access

Dr. Eaton commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her online practice. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear, which can help with anxiety, grief, and life transitions. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and problematic habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match goals, needs, and comfort level, adjusting plans as progress unfolds. That collaborative process helps clients see which tools fit their life and which need adapting.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is useful for full sessions and face-to-face interaction, phone can fit shorter check-ins or lower bandwidth, and chat or messaging supports brief updates or ongoing skill coaching between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to use the format that best supports steady progress.