- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- English and Spanish
About Susana
Susana Valdez is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship strains. She works with individuals coping with trauma and abuse and supports those dealing with separation, family tensions, and difficult life changes.
Her style is warm and straightforward. She offers a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through painful memories and current worries. Conversations focus on practical steps you can try between sessions as well as understanding patterns that keep problems repeating.
Over ten years of practice in California inform her work. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people build resilience, improve communication, and address attachment or trust concerns. She also helps with issues linked to addiction, domestic violence, immigration stress, and feelings of isolation.
Sessions are conducted in English and Spanish. Cost varies with location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. International clients are not currently accepted.
To begin, a prospective client selects the Start Therapy button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and then schedules according to the therapist's availability. This process helps match needs and preferences before the first meeting.
Evidence-based techniques and online care
Susana applies evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people reduce anxiety and manage overwhelming reactions. For example, cognitive-oriented work helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with more balanced thoughts, which can reduce panic and worry. Skills-based approaches focus on building steady habits for managing stress, improving sleep, and lowering day-to-day tension.She emphasizes collaboration when choosing methods. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then try approaches that fit those needs. Finding the best fit is part of early sessions, and adjustments are made as progress and challenges become clearer.
The profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. In general, working with a licensed professional online can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and offering sessions that can align with work or caregiving schedules. Online work can also allow for shorter check-ins when a quick follow-up is helpful, or for more regular touchpoints during stressful periods.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Susana support?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, and related struggles such as isolation and guilt.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is warm and nonjudgmental with a focus on practical steps. Conversations combine understanding past patterns with actions to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional experience providing mental health care in California.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a CA LCSW, a licensed clinical social worker practicing in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How is pricing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.