Dr. Suzanne Cormier, LPC

Dr. Suzanne Cormier is a seasoned helping professional with more than 25 years of clinical and teaching experience. She holds a PhD, a doctoral-level degree, and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina, a credential that indicates formal training and state licensure to provide counseling services. Drawing on a broad career that includes individual counseling, life coaching, university teaching, and student advising, she brings a strong background in human development, resilience building, and adjustment to life transitions.

Practicing primarily from a cognitive behavioral orientation while remaining integrative in approach, Dr. Cormier tailors her work to each person, matching techniques to individual needs and comfort levels. Her method is interactive and supportive, emphasizing strength-based work, practical problem solving, and motivational support to help clients move toward positive change. Recent clinical focus has included anxiety and stress linked to personal and social concerns, and she has a particular interest in helping people who are new to counseling.

Clients can expect a respectful partnership that leverages developmental and motivational psychology to set and reach goals, with attention to finding moments of laughter and renewal along the way. She offers sessions by video and by phone and typically schedules weekday appointments. Outside of practice, Dr. Cormier enjoys volunteering at a local art museum, reading mysteries, watching lighthearted videos, and traveling with her family.