Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 81 ratings

Suzanne Pugliese

LMFT, 13 years of experience

Warm
Authentic
Open-minded
Virtual
Next available on

My name is Suzanne and I have been working in the field of mental health since 2009. I have a passion to support others with personal growth and healing through a variety of mental health interventions. I prefer to evaluate the whole person and their history in order to best create a treatment plan that addresses each client's unique needs. The hope is to create a lasting positive change in their overall well-being and connections with others.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

Brief review of legal and ethical parameters of therapy. Intake information of current symptoms, recent mental health challenges, and historical data collection. Begin discussion of treatment plan goals.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I have a broad experience which can relate directly with most clients. I am culturally sensitive, nurturing, and truly care about the outcomes of my clients.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I am most equipped to help men and women ages 18 and up. Helping clients move through grief, loss, and other life transitions is a strength. Pre-marital and couples counseling are also categories I work with. I do offer a Christian based approach. I have special experience helping parents with early childhood development challenges, ADHD, blending families, and other parenting struggles with their children which may be impacting their mental health.

Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 81 ratings

8 ratings with written reviews

July 14, 2025

I felt very comfortable having my conversation with Susan. She was very inviting, warm, authentic and open minded to my struggles. She listens and shows no judgement of any kind.

Verified client, age 45-54

Review shared after session 1 with Suzanne

July 2, 2025

I have never found anyone that made me feel so validated and understood!

Verified client, age 35-44

Review shared after session 5 with Suzanne

May 6, 2025

In Selecting Suzanne, I liked the description of her and her specializations which fit my needs. Suzanne was very warm, easy to talk to, asked all the right questions, all I would anticipate in a good therapist. I liked my session very much.

Verified client, age 65+

Review shared after session 1 with Suzanne

About Suzanne Pugliese

Address

1214 W F St, Oakdale, CA 95361, Suite 208G

Appointments

Virtual & in-person

My treatment methods

Eclectic

I am experienced in over 40 treatment methods from which I pull techniques depending on my client's specific needs. Connecting with client's and appropriately assessing their treatment plan goals allows me to employ what works best for them. Some methods I commonly utilize include: Art Therapy, CBT, Gestalt, Grief, Internal Family Systems, Interpersonal, Mindfulness, Culturally Sensitive, Person Centered, Play Therapy, Psychoeducation, Schema, Solution Focus - Brief, Strength Based, and Trauma Informed Care.