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- CBT methods
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About Suzanne
Suzanne Shumaker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with three years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, depression, and helping people cope with life changes. Sessions are conducted in English.
She helps people who feel stuck by looking at what matters to them now. She talks through feelings of guilt and shame and supports work on self-love and forgiveness. She also addresses communication problems and questions about life purpose.
Suzanne uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client’s pace and priorities. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are used for emotion regulation and coping.
In sessions she focuses on concrete strategies people can try between meetings. That can mean simple behavior changes, reframing thoughts, or practicing specific DBT skills. The work emphasizes practical steps rather than vague theory.
She supports people processing post-traumatic stress and grief while also addressing everyday stressors. Therapy aims to build more resilient coping rather than quick fixes. The subscription model for sessions can be canceled at any time, and international clients are not accepted.
To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session using the See online therapy options button. This starts the process of deciding which methods fit best for their needs.
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How her approaches shape online sessions
Suzanne uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client’s priorities and pace. That means sessions begin with the client’s concerns and the therapist reflects and clarifies to help people make sense of what matters. This approach helps when someone needs to sort out feelings and set immediate goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify patterns of thinking and behavior that maintain distress. In practice this looks like small experiments, thought records, and action plans to reduce anxiety or depressive patterns. DBT skills are offered for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness when intense emotions interfere with daily life.
Finding the right mix of methods is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, try approaches, and adjust based on what works. People are invited to give feedback so sessions stay practical and relevant to their daily routines.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people use therapy more consistently while the therapist and client decide which methods best support the goals.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, and self-love.
What therapy styles does she use?
She uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). These approaches guide how she structures sessions and the skills she offers.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience as a practicing LCSW in California.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking to ensure they match your needs.
How does payment work?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Cost varies depending on location.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.