Quiet Your Mind.
Reset Your Nervous System.
Learn to Navigate Anxiety, Stress and Uncertainty.
We live in the Age of Noise
You should be able to relax, but your mind won’t turn off. Your body is tired, but your chest feels tight. Conversations replay in your mind. Tomorrow hasn’t even arrived, but your nervous system is already bracing for impact. You tell yourself to relax, but your body doesn’t listen. You try to slow your thoughts, but they only get louder. You scroll. You distract. Maybe a glass of wine. One more episode on Netflix until you finally fall asleep. But even then, sleep doesn’t really feel like rest anymore.
Does this sound familiar?
Hi, I’m Susan Thompson. I bet you don’t need more advice. What you really need is a mind-body system that works again.
Your mind never stops because your brain is scanning for problems, your nervous system is on high alert as it holds your stress, and your awareness is caught inside the noise rather than outside of it.
In my practice, I don’t just help you think differently or better manage your emotions. I show you clear and easy steps to function better in a world filled with stress, uncertainty and pressure about the future.
You will learn to recognize when your mind and body are generating false alarms. You will stop reacting to every thought and feeling and have techniques to quiet your mind and reset your nervous system.
As a licensed psychotherapist, I approach therapy with an empathetic and holistic approach based on evidence-based therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Restructuring, Exposure Response Therapy (ER) and Somatic Therapies.
As a former Chief Human Resources Officer for global companies, I also have a unique understanding of the challenges facing young professional building a career and personal relationships, mid-level professionals managing jobs and families, and senior executives facing burnout and existential questions.
Take the quiz below and schedule a free 30 minute session to see if I can help you.
How Much Internal Noise Are You Carrying?
Many of us don’t realize how much stress or internal static we are carrying because it has slowly become our new normal. Let’s see what’s happening with you.
Rate each statement:
0 — Rarely or never
1 — Sometimes
2 — Often
3 — Almost always
Cognitive System (The Mind)
• My thoughts are hard to slow down. ____
• I overthink conversations or decisions long after they happen. ____
• My attention feels scattered or easily pulled away. ____
• I often assume the worst-case scenario. ____
• My emotions feel bigger than the situation. ____
Brain Awareness (Metacognition)
• I react before realizing what I’m feeling. ____
• I notice my thoughts only after they’ve taken over. ____
• I struggle to step back and observe my reactions. ____
• I repeat patterns I later wish I’d handled differently. ____
• I feel like I am on autopilot much of the time. ____
Automatic Nervous System (Survival Mode)
• My body feels tense, wired, or on edge. ____
• I feel tired even when I’ve had a good night’s sleep. ____
• I get easily startled or stressed. ____
• I feel stuck in fight, flight, or freeze. ____
• My digestion, sleep, or energy fluxgates. ____
Intelligent Nervous System (Flexibility & Recovery)
• I struggle to calm down once stressed. ____
• It takes a long time to recover after difficult moments. ____
• I move quickly from calm to overwhelmed. ____
• My self-talk is negative. ____
• I feel either restless or shut down rather than balanced. ____
Body Awareness (Interoception)
• My body sensations feel overwhelming or confusing. ____
• I ignore body signals to keep going. ____
I don’t notice hunger, fatigue, or tension until they’re intense. ____
• I feel disconnected from what my body needs. ____
• I don’t stop when I am pushing my body too hard. ____
Add up your numbers:
0–20: Your system is well regulated, though stress appears at times.
21–40: You are carrying internal noise and stress.
41–60: Your system spends a significant time in dysregulation.
61+: Internal noise is taking over your life.
This is not a diagnosis, just a snapshot of how your systems are working together (or not) right now. The good news is that internal noise is not a personality trait or a permanent thing. It is a mind-body system response. And you can change that response.
Welcome to Lightworks!
Lightworks is a new approach.
What Is Your Story?
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Therapy
I believe that connection is important. My approach is authentic, empathetic, respectful and creative. I also believe it is important to respect and work within the framework of your personal value system, culture and spirituality. In our practice, we use evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Exposure Response Therapy (ERT) and integration for Medicine Work .
I have designed a unique program, the No Noise Method, that will help you transform and live your best life based on your goals and vision for your future.
I offer teletherapy for the state of Texas.
Self-Guided Workbooks
Our proprietary workbooks are designed to provide accessible and complete treatment programs based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Our child and teen series focuses on mental health challenges such as anxiety and are fun, colorful and based on original characters. Our Cognitive Transformation series workbooks combine both CBT and Existentialism to help you live your best and highest life.
Giving Back
We are committed to making an impact in our communities. We have partnered with nonprofits and philanthropic organizations across the country and around the world to bring our workbooks to under-served children and adults, refugees, teachers and mental health providers. We invite you to join our mission to provide fun, affordable and easy-to-use programs to support mental health.
