Susan Lane, LMFT, LMFT, LMFT — Therapist in North Carolina

Hi there, I'm Susan!

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 25 years of experience helping individuals heal from heartbreak, narcissistic abuse, family conflict, grief, trauma, anxiety, and major life transitions. My work focuses on identifying and healing the deeper causes of emotional distress, not just managing symptoms.

My focus

Be prepared to actively participate in therapy. I integrate CBT, EMDR-informed techniques, neuroscience, reflective writing, somatic processing, breathwork, and meditation. Sessions are structured and may include journaling, exercises, and homework between sessions. INDIVIDUAL THERAPY ONLY. NO COUPLES THERAPY.

My approach

We look beneath the current problem to understand why patterns keep repeating. I help clients explore how family systems, relationships, attachment, trauma, and inner-child wounds influence emotions, choices, and relationships today—then work toward changing those patterns.

My communication style

I am direct, authentic, supportive, and interactive. I provide constructive feedback rather than simply listening and agreeing. I work best with clients who value self-reflection, accountability, and are ready to actively participate in their healing.

My journey to mental healthcare

AUDIO CALLS ONLY. Without video, you can close your eyes, reflect, write, meditate, and release emotions without feeling watched. This can provide greater privacy and freedom for deeper emotional processing from the comfort of your own space.

My goals for you

I want you to feel better, not spend years in therapy discussing the same problems. We identify what keeps you stuck, process unresolved emotions, build practical skills, and work toward changes you can carry into your everyday life.

Our first session

Your first appointment is a 30–45 minute intake to identify concerns and establish treatment goals. Regular sessions are 53 minutes. All consent forms, intake paperwork, and surveys must be completed before your first appointment or it may be canceled. Hours: Mon., Wed. & Sun., 7 AM–12 PM.

I identify as...

Female

Expertise

Specialties

Family Conflict

Relationship Issues

Trauma and PTSD

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

EMDR

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Art Therapy

Attachment-based

Behavioral Activation

Christian Counseling

Experiential Therapy

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Music Therapy

Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)

Psychoanalytic

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Psychology from Southern Adventist University and a Master of Arts (MA) from Southern Adventist University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Susan Lane