Susan McMillian

Calm, practical care for stress and trauma

LPC, LMHC Florida

Experience: 5 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Susan

Susan McMillian brings a blend of clinical training and practical focus to her counseling work.

Background and approach

She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Florida, drawing on five years of professional therapy experience to support people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar symptoms, grief, anger, and career-related concerns. Her background also includes attention to first responder issues, veteran and armed forces challenges, and post-traumatic stress.

Her style emphasizes collaboration and evidence-informed methods, including cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered methods, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas to explore patterns and meaning. Sessions aim to build coping skills, increase emotional awareness, and identify actionable steps for navigating life changes or compassion fatigue.

McMillian frames therapy as a practical partnership, adapting tools to each client’s situation while honoring their goals and pace. Working primarily online from Florida, she offers a range of session formats to fit different schedules and preferences.

Prospective clients can expect a professional yet approachable clinician who integrates concrete strategies with reflective work to help them move forward.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Client-centered therapy centers the person’s perspective, offering a supportive, empathic space where the therapist follows the client’s goals and pace to build insight and self-directed growth. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors, which can be useful for managing anxiety, stress, and mood symptoms. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and acceptance skills that help reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist collaborates with each client to determine which combination of methods fits their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they assess what is most helpful in early sessions and adjust the plan as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited local options. These formats allow for consistent access to licensed professionals from different locations and make it easier to fit sessions into work and life routines while maintaining continuity of care.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

Susan focuses on a range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, bipolar symptoms, coping with life changes, family and grief, anger, career stress, and compassion fatigue. She also lists first responder issues, veteran and armed forces issues, and post-traumatic stress as additional focus areas.

What is her general therapeutic approach and style?

Her work combines client-centered principles with cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas to balance practical skill building with exploration of patterns and meaning.

How long has she been practicing therapy?

She has five years of experience as a practicing mental health clinician delivering counseling services.

What credentials and location are listed for the therapist?

The clinician holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Florida; licensing details are LA LPC 8104 and FL LMHC MH24884.

Does she provide services in multiple languages or to international clients?

Sessions are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

In what session formats can clients meet with her?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as formats for online therapy to accommodate different needs and schedules.

How are costs handled for therapy with this clinician?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefAnger managementCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

First responder issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPost-traumatic stress

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Louisiana, Florida

Languages

English