Paula Sussman, LCSW

Paula Sussman is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 30 years of experience helping people manage stress, grief, relationship concerns, and major life changes. She focuses on individual growth and on helping clients recognize their strengths. Paula aims to build a respectful, collaborative relationship where people feel heard and able to move forward.

Her approach is gentle and conversational. She listens closely to each person’s story and reflects what she hears. Paula uses empathy and a light sense of humor to ease difficult conversations and to encourage emotional growth.

Paula works with issues related to caregiving, aging, chronic illness, and hospice and end-of-life concerns. She also addresses loneliness, self-esteem, feelings of emptiness, and the stress that comes with transitions such as midlife changes or young adulthood challenges.

Therapeutic work often focuses on practical steps. Paula helps clients set small, reachable goals and notice what already works in their lives. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor sessions to each person’s needs.

Located in Colorado, Paula meets with people across the state and supports those juggling caregiving roles. She invites questions and a short conversation to help determine whether her style and schedule match a person’s needs.

How her approaches guide online work

Paula uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on each person’s experience and values, helping clients feel understood as they identify goals and next steps. This approach is useful for stress, grief, and relationship concerns because it centers the client’s perspective.

Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their own reasons for change and build motivation. It is practical for clients managing caregiving demands, health behavior changes, or life transitions where small shifts add up over time.

Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes concrete, short-term goals and steps that can be tried between sessions. It is often used when people want quick, practical strategies to manage stress, improve routines, or address immediate problems.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Paula works with each person to see which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as needs change. The process begins with listening and setting manageable goals together.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a workday, or offering an option when mobility or caregiving duties make in-person visits difficult. Licensed professionals can use these advantages to help clients maintain consistent care while juggling daily responsibilities.