Dr. Suzan McEnany, CA Psychologist PSY17036

Dr. Suzan McEnany is a California psychologist with 25 years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship or intimacy-related concerns. She also supports those coping with trauma and abuse, burnout such as compassion fatigue, and ADHD-related struggles. She aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable and supported.

In sessions she creates a welcoming space for honest conversation. She encourages people to talk about what’s worrying them and what they want to change. Conversations focus on practical steps as well as understanding patterns that get in the way of feeling better.

Her background includes long-term work with people facing caregiving stress, first responder issues, and the emotional impact of serious illness such as cancer. She also helps with family of origin concerns, communication problems, and life transitions like divorce or separation.

Dr. McEnany uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work, tailoring methods to each person’s needs and goals. She helps people address attachment and abandonment issues, control and avoidance patterns, and feelings of guilt, shame, or emptiness. Sessions mix reflection with concrete coping strategies.

Clients who choose her can expect a calm, steady approach and a focus on building skills that fit everyday life. She asks questions, listens closely, and helps people plan practical next steps toward clearer thinking and more manageable emotions.

How her approaches fit into online therapy

Dr. McEnany uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on understanding patterns and building skills. One approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-life evidence to reduce anxiety and low mood; it helps people gain clearer, more helpful ways to think about problems. Another approach works with patterns in relationships and attachment, helping people notice how past experiences influence current reactions and then practice different responses to improve connection and communication.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about goals and preferences, try methods that match those aims, and adjust the plan as progress and feedback indicate. Clients play an active role in choosing which strategies to use and when to shift focus.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Some people find remote sessions helpful for steady continuity of care and for practicing skills between sessions in everyday settings.