Ledford is a Licensed Professional 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, Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD and Attachment disorders. Suzanne’s experience also includes self-esteem improvement in children, adolescents and adults. 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 the up-to-date and relevant care. Beginning in 2017, Suzanne will offer 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. 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.
