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- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Self esteem work
About Susan
LMFT in Oregon with 19 years of clinical experience, Susan Epstein focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, self-esteem, and life transitions. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and works with people facing change, loss, and challenges that affect everyday functioning.
Susan uses straightforward conversation to identify what matters most to each person. She asks practical questions about routines, relationships, and coping habits. Then she helps people test small changes they can keep doing between sessions.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Susan pays attention to both feelings and real-life choices. She helps people notice patterns that keep problems going and then tries out different ways to break those patterns.
Her work includes support for divorce and separation, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, midlife concerns, and women's issues. She also addresses mood concerns and questions about life purpose and self-love. These topics are handled in day-to-day language focused on clear steps forward.
Susan encourages people to try things and report back what helped. She uses feedback from clients to adjust the plan. People leave sessions with specific ideas to practice between meetings.
To begin, visitors are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The subscription model used for sessions can be canceled at any time, and fees vary by location.
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How evidence-based methods are used in online sessions
Many evidence-based techniques break problems into workable steps and focus on what people actually do between sessions. One common approach helps people spot unhelpful thinking and test alternative thoughts to reduce anxiety and low mood. This method is useful for stress, worry, and mood concerns.Another common strand emphasizes changing everyday behaviors - identifying routines that maintain problems and experimenting with small habit changes. That approach is practical for coping with life changes, isolation, and motivation difficulties.
Choosing the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to identify goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps. That process aims to find an approach that fits the client's needs, goals, and preferences.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, since the original biography did not list specific options. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit meetings around work or caregiving, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full session isn't needed. Ask about format details when completing the matching questionnaire so scheduling aligns with daily life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
19+ years
Listed in
California, Oregon
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include divorce and separation, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, midlife crisis, mood disorders, self-love, and women's issues.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
Sessions are conversational and practical, focused on noticing patterns and trying small changes. The approach emphasizes clear steps people can practice between appointments.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 19 years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and life concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in Oregon. Her practice is listed as located in Oregon.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What should I know about session formats and cost?
Session costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm current session format options before booking.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.