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Susan Davis

Susan Davis, LMFT

Therapist in California

Experienced California LMFT focused on practical support

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  • Depression and anxiety
  • Relationship concerns
  • Skill-based coping

About Susan

Susan Davis is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 35 years of professional experience in California. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, relationship strain, intimacy concerns, or life transitions. Her approach is straightforward and respectful, aimed at making the first steps feel manageable for someone worrying about starting therapy.

She has worked in private practice and helped develop a training program for marriage and family therapy interns. She has also supervised psychiatric residents during their therapy hours and served as an adjunct professor at three universities. Her background includes coauthoring two books on community mental health.

Susan adapts conversations and treatment plans to each person’s situation. She draws on methods that focus on relationships, how people connect, and practical skills to manage mood and behavior. Sessions mix listening with techniques to change unhelpful patterns and build daily coping tools.

The tone in her work is calm and direct, with attention to respect and sensitivity. People can expect a collaborative process where goals are clear and progress is tracked in simple steps. Susan emphasizes helping clients practice new skills between sessions so changes can carry into everyday life.

Starting therapy is framed as a brave decision. She supports people through early uncertainty and helps them find ways to feel steadier, cope with change, and improve how they relate to others.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

How different approaches guide online work

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships shape feelings and expectations. It helps people notice patterns in close relationships and try new ways of connecting that reduce anxiety and conflict.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person's experience. The therapist listens closely, reflects what is said, and helps the person find their own answers and goals for change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep mood and anxiety problems going. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to shift thinking and build coping skills for daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then try approaches that fit the person's needs. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted as progress is reviewed.

Before booking, confirm which session formats are offered at this time. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people practice new skills in real life and bring those experiences back into sessions for discussion.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Susan address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, family strain, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and respectful. She mixes listening with practical strategies drawn from several therapy approaches.

What is her professional background?

She has 35 years of experience, has run a training program for MFT interns, supervised psychiatric residents, coauthored two books, and taught as an adjunct professor.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - CA LMFT - practicing in California.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What should I do to begin?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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