LMFT, 28 years of experience
Need faster healing that addresses mind, body, and emotions? As a Marriage and Family Therapist and Spiritual Life Coach with over 25 years of experience, we can work through your pain or confusion together in a fast and healing way. Whether you’re navigating a short-term challenge or seeking to dive deep into longstanding patterns, I offer a gentle, fast, and holistic approach to healing. My work addresses trauma, heartbreak, confusion, inner child work, grief, anxiety, toxic family dynamics and relationships/friendships, breakups, relationship issues, narcissistic abuse recovery, major life transitions, car accidents, illness-related challenges, or just needing someone to help work through issues. Many of my clients come to me after trying traditional talk therapy that felt too surface-level or slow. They’re seeking something deeper—something that truly connects the mind, body, spirit, and emotions. My integrative approach combines evidence-based practices (neuroscience, EMDR, CBT, solution-focused strategies) with holistic methods like writing, breathwork, customized meditation, and somatic processing. It’s holistic, real, and focused on genuine, upfront conversations to create meaningful change. I'm also a spiritual life coach and have travelled and helped many on this journey. My style is honest and direct—I work best with clients who are motivated, open to feedback, and ready to actively engage through writing, homework, and weekly sessions. Feel free to check out my website for more information www.peacefulpathways.info Couples sesssions are structured with exercises, homework, and quizzes that will be given outside of sessions. Cash for couples is $150.00. Individual is $90.00 for 45 min. AUDIO CALLS ONLY.
Sessions are structured and proactive, with weekly appointments and assignments to keep you on track. Together we will set clear goals and intentions, and I will guide you toward steady progress. Journaling and self-reflection are central to the process, helping you gain clarity and deeper insight into your thoughts and emotions. Regular check-ins and honesty are essential—we work as a team to reach your goals. All sessions are conducted as audio calls through the secure video link. I use audio because many clients find it easier to focus and open up without the pressure of being on camera. Audio also works well for those with children at home, busy schedules, or clients who live in remote areas with limited internet. Car sessions are fine if you are parked in a private space, but not while driving or running errands. Regular check-ins and honesty are essential—we work as a team to reach your goals.
Susan Lane has years of experience. She blends traditional methods of counseling, neuroscience, and incorporates holistic practices to help you with anxiety and depression. Honest and straight to the point, but will level with you with compassion and support. How My Approach is Different: Fast-Track Approach: My no-nonsense style achieves tangible results quickly, saving you time and money. Goal-Oriented: We set clear goals and work diligently to achieve them, empowering you to make lasting changes. Trauma Healing in a Gentle, Supportive Way: I create a safe, nurturing environment for trauma healing. Inner child or Internal Family Systems: Breaking the cycles of bad patterns, reactions, and relationships, friendships, etc. Address Emotional Reactions: Transform negative patterns into healthier responses, building resilience and creating healthy ways to respond. Take the first step towards a healthier, happier you. I'm here to support you on your journey to personal growth and healing. Let's work together to break free from what holds you back and achieve the life you desire. She works with individuals and couples on challenges such as trauma, grief, heartbreak, inner child healing, anxiety, toxic family dynamics, toxic friendships, relationship struggles, breakups, narcissistic abuse recovery, and major life transitions such as car accidents and illness-related stressors. She also provides couples strengthening sessions, which are structured and skills-based to improve communication and empathy. Important note: Susan does not treat addictions or substance abuse, and she does not provide couples therapy in abusive relationships. Her focus is on supporting victims of abuse or those detached from their abuser who are ready to rebuild safety, self-worth, and resilience. Her integrative approach combines evidence-based practices (EMDR, CBT, neuroscience, solution-focused therapy) with holistic methods such as guided writing, breathwork, customized meditation, and somatic processing. Susan provides therapy exclusively through audio-only calls. This format allows clients to feel more comfortable, reduce distractions, and process vulnerable material more openly. Many clients report that without the pressure of being on camera, they can connect more deeply with their emotions and heal more effectively. Susan Lane has extensive experience. Her style is structured and active. This is not a passive therapy—clients are expected to engage through journaling, reflective writing, and other structured work between sessions. This commitment accelerates healing and supports long-term transformation.
I work best with clients who are ready for honest feedback and want to go deeper. Many have tried therapy that felt too surface-level and are seeking real change. My clients are motivated, open to holistic or spiritual work, and willing to engage in writing and reflection between sessions. They often have had other therapists and felt it was too superficial and are highly motivated. My approach combines talk therapy with holistic tools such as breathwork, somatic processing, reflective writing, and meditation to help release emotional blocks and build clarity. My ideal clients are open to trying these modalities even if they are not familiar with them. Areas of focus include trauma, complex PTSD, recovery from narcissistic abuse (for clients in no-contact), family wounds, inner child work, divorce, grief, parenting struggles, and emotional recovery from illness or chronic stress. Appointments are available on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturday mornings who are able to commit to weekly sessions.
Internal Family System is a wonderful way to understand patterns, reactions, attachments styles, and how they affect your current relationships and connections to others stemming from your family system. You learn about your patterns, fears, etc. and how to break cycles in any type of relationships (ie- friendships, partners, etc.) We all carry parts of ourselves shaped by our past—especially from childhood. Some of these parts learned how to protect us by shutting down, people-pleasing, getting angry, or becoming anxious. They were doing their best to help us survive. But those same patterns can keep us stuck in adulthood, repeating cycles in our relationships, feeling triggered, or struggling with self-worth. Inner Child Work helps you gently connect with the younger you who still holds those early hurts, unmet needs, or fears. Instead of ignoring or judging those parts, we learn to listen to them, nurture them, and give them what they never received. When we do that, healing begins—and so does real emotional freedom. Internal Family Systems (IFS) gives us a way to understand these different "parts" of you—your inner child, your protector, your critic, your people-pleaser—and helps them feel safe enough to step back. You learn to lead from your core self, the calm, wise part of you that knows how to heal, not just react. Why do this work? Because it helps you stop repeating the past. Because it teaches you to respond, not react. Because it gives you a deeper sense of peace, clarity, and connection—with yourself and others.
Working through issues effectively and quickly in achieving goals you wish you complete in therapy to better improve your life.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, goal-oriented psychotherapeutic treatment that helps individuals understand and change negative thought patterns and behaviors. It involves recognizing harmful thoughts, challenging their validity, and considering more realistic alternatives.
Over the years, I have guided clients through EMDR to help them process traumatic experiences, unresolved grief, anxiety, and painful relationship patterns. I have seen firsthand how EMDR can rapidly reduce emotional distress connected to past events by allowing the brain to reprocess experiences that previously felt “stuck.” Clients often report feeling lighter, calmer, and more empowered after sessions, and many notice positive shifts in both their emotional state and physical body.
Narrative therapy is a form of psychotherapy that centers on the stories individuals tell about their lives. It posits that these narratives shape one's identity and can influence thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
2 ratings with written reviews
July 11, 2025
Susan listens with empathy, reflects back with stories and examples and helps clarify the situation.
May 10, 2025
I’m beyond grateful I found Susan. I’ve worked with many therapists, done years of inner work, but no one ever helped me reach this level of healing. Every session with her is a sacred space of transformation. Her energy is deeply intuitive, powerful, and healing. I leave every session with insights, breakthroughs, and tangible change. I’m always looking forward to our sessions. I can’t recommend her enough. Truly grateful.