About Susan
Susan Herbert is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people facing addiction, grief, trauma, and concerns related to LGBT identity. She works with individuals who are struggling with family conflict, attachment wounds, or the aftermath of abuse.
Background and approach
Her approach is grounded in respect, sensitivity, and clear, practical support. Susan keeps sessions focused and straightforward.
She listens for what matters most and adapts conversations to each person’s needs. She offers space to talk through guilt, shame, or questions about life purpose and sexuality.
Many clients find it helpful that she balances emotional support with concrete steps to move forward. In practice she helps people manage caregiver stress and workplace strain, and she supports those coping with pregnancy, childbirth, or loss.
She pays attention to patterns tied to abandonment and attachment so those patterns can be noticed and changed. Susan also addresses post-traumatic stress and related symptoms with paced, goal-oriented work.
Susan earned licensure in California and brings four years of clinical experience to her practice. She explains options clearly and works with each person to shape a plan that fits their situation.
Sessions are conducted in English and are shaped around the client’s priorities. People who reach out typically begin with a short questionnaire and then schedule sessions that match their timing.
Susan’s aim is to offer steady support while people try new ways of coping and rebuild a sense of self-worth and stability.
Evidence-based approaches and online support
Susan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. One common approach focuses on understanding attachment and relationship patterns to reduce shame and improve communication. This helps when abandonment, trust, or repeating relationship problems are a concern.Another frequent focus is paced trauma work that helps people manage symptoms after abuse or post-traumatic stress. That work aims to build stability and teach coping skills so everyday life feels more manageable. A third area looks at addiction-related behavior with practical strategies for reducing harm and building new routines.
Deciding which approach fits best is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to choose methods that match their goals, comfort level, and what they want to change. Sessions can shift over time as needs evolve.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets you use visual cues and more conversational work. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, short problem-solving, or when you want to write through an issue outside of a scheduled call. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
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- Experience
- 4 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English