Sue (Susie) Swartz, LMFT

Sue (Susie) Swartz is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in California. She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, and life transitions. She also addresses related issues like abandonment, attachment concerns, body image, chronic illness, and caregiver stress.

Susie takes a straightforward, client-centered approach. She focuses on the everyday thoughts and habits that shape how people feel and act. In sessions she listens for patterns, then helps people try different responses to old habits. Sessions are practical and focused on small changes that add up over time.

Her background includes a decade of clinical experience and earlier work in trauma, crisis intervention, victim advocacy, and supporting people with serious mental health needs. That history influences how she notices trauma responses and safety concerns during therapy.

Susie integrates several approaches to match what each person needs. She uses elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to shift unhelpful thinking. Attachment-based ideas guide work on relationships and long-standing patterns.

People who come to her can expect a calm, respectful relationship where the therapist helps them notice thoughts and habits that get in the way. The focus is on real-life tools and doable steps aimed at greater emotional balance. To begin, people follow the site's Start Therapy flow and schedule based on availability.

How therapeutic approaches translate online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and major life transitions by focusing on what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people understand and change how they relate to others.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a person’s goals, needs, and preferences. That can mean combining techniques or trying an approach for a few sessions to see how it feels.

If you are considering online therapy, check the session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people join from a quieter space. Talk with the therapist during the matching and scheduling steps to confirm practical details and find an arrangement that works with everyday life.