- 39 years experience
- LMFT in California
- Supports anxiety issues
About Susan
Susan Rome is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 39 years of experience. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She also works with concerns like panic disorder and panic attacks, social anxiety, and feelings of isolation.
Susan keeps sessions straightforward and focused on what matters most to the client. She builds a calm space where people can talk about their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. She encourages small steps and realistic changes so progress feels manageable.
In therapy she listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and helps clients try different ways to respond. Conversations often include practical strategies for managing anxiety and improving communication. She supports people through transitions such as divorce or major life changes and addresses guilt, shame, and forgiveness when those issues come up.
Her approach is collaborative - she and the client set goals together and track what is helping. Over time sessions may include skills practice, rebuilding confidence, and planning concrete next steps. Many people come away with clearer choices and more ability to handle everyday stressors.
Susan acknowledges that starting therapy takes courage and she aims to make the first steps easier. She guides clients at a steady pace and adapts the work to fit each person’s needs and life situation.
How therapeutic techniques translate to online care
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often used for anxiety and trauma focus on building skills people can practice between sessions. One common approach teaches breathing and grounding exercises, paced exposure to feared situations, and short behavioral experiments to reduce panic and avoidance. These techniques help people notice patterns, test new responses, and regain a sense of control over sudden anxiety.Another helpful approach emphasizes improving communication and problem solving in everyday life. This involves clear, step-by-step guidance on how to express needs, set boundaries, and repair rifts in important relationships. It can reduce ongoing stress and improve connection over time.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick techniques that fit their goals, pace, and comfort level. Together they track what is working and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful because they reduce travel, fit into busy schedules, and make it easier to continue care during life transitions. Online work can support the same skill building, practice, and check-ins that happen in person, while making it simpler to keep therapy part of everyday life.
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Experience
39+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
Susan works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She also focuses on panic disorder and panic attacks, social anxiety, and loneliness.
How would you describe the therapy style here?
The style is practical and collaborative. Sessions focus on listening, identifying patterns, and trying concrete strategies that clients can use between meetings.
What kind of experience does the therapist have?
She has 39 years of professional experience working with people facing anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and mood concerns.
Where is the therapist licensed and practicing?
The therapist is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, listed as LMFT, and practices in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to know whether remote or in-person formats are offered.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with this clinician?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.