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SD Portrait of Susan Davis

Susan Davis

Seasoned therapist focusing on practical growth

LMFT California

Experience
35 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English
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About Susan

Susan Davis is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist with 35 years of clinical experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and parenting challenges. She frames therapy around respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans to match each client's unique situation and goals.

Background and approach

Her background includes independent practice, developing and directing an MFT intern training program, supervising advanced psychiatric residents during therapy hours, coauthoring two books on community mental health, and teaching as an adjunct at three universities. That mix of clinical, supervisory, and academic work informs a pragmatic and thoughtful approach to care.

Clinically she draws from a range of approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), attachment-based and client-centered methods, dialectical behavior therapy, and motivational interviewing to address depression, family dynamics, intimacy-related concerns, and life transitions. Her style emphasizes collaboration and tailoring strategies to help clients build skills and navigate change at their own pace.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Care

Many of Susan's methods emphasize practical skill-building and understanding relational patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression, offering concrete tools for managing stress. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in close relationships and how early bonds shape current intimacy and family dynamics, which can help with relationship challenges and grief.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Susan works with each client to consider goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and blends techniques from different therapies to create an individualized plan rather than relying on a single method alone.

Online therapy with Susan is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, maintain continuity when schedules change, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for the client.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
Susan works with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief and loss, parenting issues, depression, family matters, intimacy-related concerns, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She practices with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring dialogue and treatment plans to meet each client's specific needs and preferences.
What is her professional background?
She has 35 years of experience including independent practice, overseeing an MFT intern training program, supervising psychiatric residents, coauthoring two books, and teaching as an adjunct at three universities.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
Susan is a licensed marriage and family therapist with the credential CA LMFT 19986 and practices in California.
Can she work with people who live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time and conducts her practice with clients located in California.
What session formats are available for working together?
Sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsIntimacy-related issuesCoping with life changes

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

35+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English