Susan Herbert, LMFT

Susan Herbert is a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in California. She works with people who are dealing with addictions, LGBTQ issues, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and grief. She brings a respectful, compassionate style and focuses on practical steps that make daily life easier.

Susan tailors conversations to each person and builds a plan that fits their situation. Sessions focus on what matters most to the person seeking help, whether that is reducing symptoms, repairing relationships, or finding clearer purpose. She emphasizes emotional safety, steady support, and helping people notice small changes that add up.

With four years of clinical experience, Susan draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. She listens for recurring patterns like attachment or abandonment concerns and addresses the stress caregivers face. Communication problems, guilt and shame, and workplace or pregnancy-related stress are also common topics she helps people work through.

Susan aims to empower people to make choices that reflect their values. She supports exploration of sexuality and women’s issues with gentle, nonjudgmental conversation. For those grieving or facing post-traumatic stress, she focuses on coping skills and pacing progress so the work feels manageable.

People who reach out will find a therapist who adapts to individual needs and who encourages steady, realistic steps toward change. If you want straightforward support that centers your goals, Susan offers a collaborative, compassionate approach.

How evidence-based techniques guide online work

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on approaches that have shown helpful results in clinical settings. One common technique focuses on identifying unhelpful patterns in thinking and behavior, then practicing alternative responses to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. This approach can help with addictions, self-critical thoughts, and workplace stress.

Another useful method emphasizes attachment and relationship patterns, helping people notice how early relationships shape current reactions. Working on these patterns can reduce feelings of abandonment, improve communication, and ease caregiver stress by creating clearer relational choices.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then adjust methods as work progresses. That may mean trying different techniques over several sessions until a good fit emerges.

Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm available options before booking. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also allow focused conversations without needing to rearrange a full day, supporting steady progress alongside everyday responsibilities.