New to Grow
Hi, I’m Susan, a licensed therapist providing online therapy in California for adults and moms navigating anxiety, postpartum and perinatal mental health concerns, burnout, and life transitions. I support clients who feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or stretched thin while balancing work, relationships, and family roles. My approach is evidence-based, warm, and collaborative, with a focus on practical tools that help reduce anxiety, improve emotional regulation, and create meaningful, sustainable change. I offer culturally responsive, client-centered telehealth therapy in a calm, supportive space.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
During your first therapy session, we’ll focus on getting to know you and what brings you to therapy. I’ll ask thoughtful questions about your current concerns, relevant history, and goals, while making space for you to share what feels most important. The session is paced intentionally and designed to feel supportive, not overwhelming. We’ll discuss how therapy can support your needs, begin identifying patterns related to anxiety or stress, and explore initial coping strategies when appropriate. You’ll also have time to ask questions about my approach, next steps, and what ongoing therapy may look like. My goal is for you to leave feeling heard, informed, and hopeful about the process.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My greatest strengths as a therapist are building a warm, supportive therapeutic relationship while providing clear structure and direction. My style is firm yet gentle, helping clients feel emotionally safe while also supported in making meaningful changes. I work in an evidence-based, trauma-informed way to help clients reduce anxiety, regulate emotions, and develop practical coping skills they can use outside of sessions. Clients often appreciate my collaborative, culturally responsive approach and share that they feel calmer, more grounded, and better equipped to handle daily stress as therapy progresses.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
My ideal clients are adults experiencing anxiety, chronic stress, overwhelm, or major life transitions who want practical, evidence-based support. I work especially well with postpartum clients, working parents, and professionals navigating burnout, identity shifts, perfectionism, and the pressure of managing multiple roles. Many of my clients are thoughtful, self-aware, and motivated for change, but feel stuck in anxious thought patterns or emotionally exhausted. They are seeking a supportive, collaborative therapy experience that offers both insight and concrete coping skills to improve emotional regulation, reduce anxiety, and create a more balanced, fulfilling life.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. CBT offers practical tools for managing anxiety, overwhelm, and life transitions, helping clients feel more grounded and in control. My approach is collaborative and tailored to each client’s lived experience, with mindfulness strategies integrated to support stress management and coping outside of sessions.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
I integrate mindfulness-based approaches to help clients build awareness of their thoughts, emotions, and body responses in the present moment. This method supports clients in managing anxiety, stress, and overwhelm by learning how to respond to challenges with greater calm, clarity, and self-compassion. Mindfulness practices are introduced in a practical and flexible way so clients can use them both in and outside of sessions.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients develop a more flexible and compassionate relationship with their thoughts and emotions. Rather than trying to eliminate anxiety or stress, ACT focuses on building skills to tolerate discomfort while staying connected to personal values. In my practice, I incorporate ACT techniques such as mindfulness, values clarification, and acceptance strategies to help clients navigate anxiety, overwhelm, and life transitions. This approach supports clients in taking meaningful steps forward even when difficult thoughts or emotions are present.