Empowering Your Mental Health Journey
Compassionate counseling for individuals and families.
About Suzanne N. Ledford
Compassionate Care
I believe in a compassionate approach to therapy. My focus is on creating a safe and trusting environment for all clients. When you’re in the office, it is your hour. You can be guaranteed that there will be 100% confidentiality as well as absolutely zero judgment. I feel that creating a safe space for you to be able to express whatever feelings you need to express is part of my therapeutic style that I invite you to experience. An hour where you’re talking to a professional who can help you process emotions and replace negative schemas and a professional who is 100% confidential AND truly wants to hear all about you? Sign me up!!
Get to know your therapist before your appointment! At the bottom of the page check out my links for social media, such as Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.
Suzanne N. Ledford is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor serving the foothills of North Carolina. Suzanne completed her undergraduate work at Appalachian State University, concentrating in Criminal Justice and Psychology. She received her Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Counseling at Liberty University. Suzanne is a native of Rutherford County and enjoys working with the community in various capacities. Included in Suzanne’s professional experience are diagnostic assessment and treatment of multiple mental health disorders including but not limited to; Major Depressive disorders, Anxiety disorders mood disorders, ODD/Conduct Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorders and Attachment disorders. Suzanne’s experience also includes self-esteem improvement in children, adolescents and adults, with adolescent counseling being her specialty.
In practice, Suzanne serves from a compassionate and solutions-oriented focus, utilizing a blend of therapeutic approaches including person-centered therapy, play therapy for children, family centered treatment and other evidenced based practices including cognitive behavioral therapy. Suzanne practices from a strengths based perspective and has experience providing therapeutic interventions for children, adolescents and adults. Suzanne enjoys attending workshops and classes in order to expand her counseling “tool box” and offer clients up-to-date and relevant care. Suzanne currently offers Telehealth/online sessions in addition to one-on-one sessions at her office located in Rutherfordton, NC.
On a personal note: I love to travel with my favorites being a tie between Bangkok, Curacao and Edinburgh. I have a mischievous and cuddly Australian Shepard/Black Lab mix named Lucy, who may be seen helping out in session at the client's request and a feisty and rambunctious Australian Cattledog named Pepper, who feels her duty in life is to be the best Heeler and guard dog possible (although she still may be a champion hug giver as well!) I unabashedly admit to being a book sniffer! New books are my favorite smell, right above vanilla and "Petrichor" (the smell of rain after a dry spell). I love to read and am always looking to challenge my mind and improve my skills!
Check out my Pinterest page!
Check out my Pinterest page for a whole lot of helping sheets for anxiety, anger, and learning coping skills! Do you want to learn how to deep breathe? I gotcha with several sheets of how to do different types of breathing. Want to learn how to reduce a panic attack? Well, guess what, friend, I’ve got sheets on that. And if there is a mental health issue that you need a sheet to help with you! Just message me and we will get that done!
Session Fees and Length of Service
At this time, I take a variety of Insurances as well as cash or credit card. The self-pay fee for a 1-hour intake session is $200. The self-pay fee for a standard 50-minute session is $120. You are financially responsible for co-pays and any applicable full services fees. All payments should be paid by cash or credit card and are due at the beginning of each session. Please note that these options and costs are subject to change and you will be notified one month in advance. Arrangements can be made in regards to financial payments and adjustments, please request to speak with the clinician prior to services being rendered.