Dr. Susan Fleming
Practical, compassionate therapy for everyday challenges
LMFT California
- Experience
- 18 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Languages
- English
About Susan
Dr. Susan Fleming brings 18 years of clinical experience to her California practice as an LMFT, combining practical skills with a compassionate approach.
Background and approach
She centers work on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship challenges, and family concerns, and she also addresses communication problems, isolation and loneliness, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia. Her training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy informs a grounded, problem-solving orientation that emphasizes skill building and emotional connection.
Sessions with Dr. Fleming are presented in a supportive, collaborative tone that prioritizes clear strategies alongside exploration of underlying emotions.
She aims to create a space where clients can practice coping tools, improve communication, and strengthen relationships while gaining confidence in everyday life. Her style blends practical interventions with attention to clients' emotional experiences, helping them move from insight to sustainable change.
Dr. Fleming practices in California and conducts therapy in English.
She welcomes clients ready to engage in structured work toward their goals and prefers to match methods to each person's needs rather than offering one-size-fits-all solutions.
Integrating evidence-based approaches into online care
Dr. Fleming draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this approach often focuses on practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. She also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to explore and strengthen emotional bonds and improve communication in relationships, which can be useful for addressing conflict and feelings of disconnection.Finding the right approach is presented as a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to weigh goals, preferences, and life circumstances and then tailor a blend of methods to fit what feels most helpful, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to maintain continuity of care amid busy schedules. These formats support regular skill practice, timely check-ins, and ongoing communication that can reinforce strategies learned in sessions while accommodating different needs and rhythms of daily life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Licensed
California
Languages
English