Susan Herbert, LMFT - Therapist in California

About Susan

Susan Herbert is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people facing addictions, LGBT issues, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and grief. She approaches each person with respect and sensitivity. Conversations are tailored to what the individual needs right now.

Her aim is to support and empower people taking steps toward change. With four years of clinical work in California, Susan adapts treatment to fit life circumstances. She listens for patterns around abandonment, attachment, and communication that often make relationships harder.

Background and approach

Sessions also address caregiver stress, guilt and shame, and struggles with self-love and sexuality. Susan uses practical tools drawn from evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She focuses on concrete skills people can try between sessions, and she adjusts the plan as progress or new concerns arise.

Her style is direct but warm, offering structure without losing compassion. Parents and people navigating pregnancy or postpartum transitions can find support for the emotional load that comes with those changes. Workplace pressures and questions about life purpose are included in her work when they affect wellbeing.

The goal is clearer thinking and better choices, not quick fixes. Susan emphasizes respectful collaboration. Together she and the client set goals and check what’s working.

Small shifts in habits and thinking often lead to steadier mood and clearer priorities over time.

Evidence-based approaches for online family and personal work

Many of Susan’s methods come from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach emphasizes skill-building for communication and relationship patterns, helping people notice reactions and try different responses to reduce conflict and increase connection. Another approach targets trauma and post-traumatic stress by teaching grounding and coping skills to manage strong emotions and intrusive memories.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Susan collaborates with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels doable. Together they try methods and adjust them over time so the plan fits the person’s life and moves toward clear, measurable steps.

Online sessions offer flexibility for busy schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, while phone sessions can be useful when video is not possible. Live chat and text-based messaging let people check in between meetings or use shorter, more frequent support. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around family responsibilities and work demands.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

Susan works with people facing addictions, LGBT concerns, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and grief. She also focuses on related issues like attachment, abandonment, and caregiver stress.

How would she describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is warm and direct. She offers practical tools and adapts conversations to match each person’s needs and goals.

What training and experience does she have?

Susan has four years of professional experience and holds the LMFT credential. She brings hands-on clinical work with a variety of family and trauma-related concerns.

Where is she licensed to practice?

She is licensed in California as LMFT CA 139714 and practices with that credential in the state.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people from other countries work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted. She works with clients located in California.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and starting steps handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Addictions
LGBT
Family conflicts

Also works with

Experience: 4 years
Licensed: California
Languages: English

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