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Dr. Susan Eaton

Compassionate CBT-informed therapy in Texas

LPC Texas

Experience
28 years in practice
Focus areas
Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Susan

Dr. Susan Eaton brings 28 years of counseling experience and a client-centered attitude to her work in Texas.

Background and approach

She focuses on helping people dealing with addictions, trauma and abuse, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar, anxiety and stress, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, grief and coping with life changes, as well as issues related to intimacy, self-esteem, eating and sleeping.

Her practice also addresses a range of related challenges including codependency, communication problems, caregiver stress, divorce and separation, and substance use concerns. Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and client-centered methods that emphasize strength, dignity, and respect.

She describes a warm, interactive counseling style that prioritizes the person rather than labels and leverages motivational interviewing and mindfulness techniques when appropriate. Dr.

Eaton attends to cultural and spiritual needs while focusing therapy on current issues and practical solutions. Clients who seek help for co-occurring conditions, traumatic brain injury paired with PTSD, or complex emotional and physical trauma may find her integrative outlook useful.

She frames therapy as a collaborative process aimed at supporting growth, resilience, and a more fulfilling life.

Evidence-Informed Methods for Online Support



Dr. Eaton draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns; CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday challenges. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on clarifying values and building psychological flexibility so people can act toward meaningful goals even when discomfort is present. Her client-centered stance emphasizes empathy and collaboration, creating space for each persons perspective and priorities as treatment unfolds.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist partners with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then adjusts methods over time based on how well they fit and what progress looks like. This shared planning helps ensure that techniques are relevant and aligned with each clients life.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family, and other commitments while engaging with therapeutic tools and skills between meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, ADHD, anxiety and stress, relationship and family problems, grief, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
What therapeutic approaches does she use in sessions?
Her work integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and client-centered techniques to tailor treatment to each persons needs.
How long has she practiced counseling?
She brings 28 years of professional experience providing counseling and behavior-focused support across diverse concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor holding TX LPC 14886 and practices in Texas.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapists availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepressionADHD

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

28+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English