Susan HerbertLMFT

Susan Herbert is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist with four years of clinical experience. She helps people who are facing addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, and LGBT concerns. She also supports people dealing with relationship strain, workplace stress, and the emotional changes that can come with pregnancy and childbirth.

Susan keeps sessions respectful and straightforward. She listens first, then tailors conversation and goals to what each person brings. Expect a warm, compassionate tone and practical steps you can try between meetings.

Her approach centers on understanding how past attachments and patterns influence current behavior. She helps clients name painful feelings like shame or abandonment and figure out workable responses. For someone recovering from trauma or addiction, sessions focus on steady progress and rebuilding daily routines.

Susan also addresses communication problems and caregiver stress. She works with people who want clearer boundaries, healthier relationships, and a renewed sense of purpose. Conversations often include concrete communication skills and ways to reduce overwhelm.

Clients can expect a personalized plan created together. The therapist emphasizes small, achievable changes and ongoing collaboration. If you want support navigating grief, trauma, or the emotional side of pregnancy and childbirth, she can help you map the next steps.

Evidence-based approaches for pregnancy and life transitions

Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on understanding patterns and building new skills. One common approach helps people identify how past relationships shape current behavior and attachment. This method is useful for addressing attachment issues, abandonment concerns, and the emotional ripple effects of life changes like pregnancy and childbirth.

Another practical approach emphasizes gradual skill-building for coping and relapse prevention. It breaks larger goals into small steps and teaches concrete strategies to manage cravings, acute stress, or intense emotions. That style can help with addictions, post-traumatic stress, and daily caregiver strain.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. Together they will track progress and adjust strategies as needs change.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives. Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, since format details are not specified here. Many people appreciate being able to schedule sessions around work, childcare, or medical appointments, and some formats let you opt for shorter check-ins or audio-only meetings when that better fits the day. Licensed professionals can guide practical next steps and help translate therapeutic tools into everyday routines.