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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- English and Spanish
About Susana
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 10 years of experience, Susana Valdez focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression. She speaks English and Spanish. Susana presents practical, straightforward support for people dealing with painful emotions and difficult life events.
She helps people name what feels overwhelming and breaks problems into manageable steps. Sessions often include talking through current conflicts, noticing patterns that repeat in relationships, and building clearer communication skills. Susana uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide that work and adapts them to each persons situation.
Her approach emphasizes direct, usable tools rather than long theoretical explanations. Clients can expect check-ins about progress and concrete strategies to try between sessions. Susana pays attention to how past experiences shape current behavior and places practical changes alongside emotional processing.
She also supports people facing issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, blended family stress, divorce and separation, and problems linked to substance use. Work may include helping clients manage guilt, shame, isolation, or immigration-related strain. Susana can discuss how these topics show up in everyday life and what to do next.
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. People interested in meeting with her begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. The practice uses a cancellable subscription for session fees that varies with location.
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How evidence-based methods translate to online work
Susana uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on skill-building and emotional processing. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thinking and replace it with clearer, more balanced thoughts. This method is useful for anxiety and low mood because it teaches concrete ways to change daily thinking patterns.Another approach centers on attachment and relationship patterns. It looks at how early relationships shape current reactions and helps people try new ways of relating. That work is often helpful for communication problems, trust issues, and repeated conflict cycles.
Finding the right method is part of the process. Susana works collaboratively to decide which techniques fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences. She will review what's working and adjust methods as therapy progresses.
The biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins from different locations. It also allows straightforward follow-up between sessions to track homework and practice new skills.
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Areas of expertise
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Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment issues, substance problems, and immigration-related strain.
What is her therapeutic style?
Work is practical and skills-focused with attention to emotional processing. Sessions emphasize clear steps, communication skills, and tracking progress over time.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of clinical experience working as a therapist. That background informs her use of evidence-based techniques and practical interventions.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California. Practice and licensing are based in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are available.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That process connects you to the intake steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.