- Attachment-based approach
- Somatic work
- Life transitions
About Susan
Susan Bump is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She also focuses on concerns such as abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, family of origin issues, and questions about life purpose.
Susan uses an attachment-based lens to look at how past and current relationships shape present reactions. She also incorporates somatic methods that help people notice and work with physical sensations linked to emotion. In sessions she listens for patterns that keep people stuck and helps them try small changes that feel manageable.
Her approach emphasizes clear, practical steps and steady pacing. Sessions involve talking through difficult memories and current problems, and attending to bodily signals that show up during those talks. She aims to help people build more flexible ways of coping rather than promising quick fixes.
Susan describes working without judgment and encourages people to name what matters most to them. She supports clients exploring life purpose or a midlife shift, and she helps people weigh options when work, relationships, or health push them to reconsider next steps.
Sessions are conducted in English and reflect her five years practicing in California. Prospective clients are invited to follow the site's process to view online therapy options and schedule a first meeting.
Attachment and somatic approaches in online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships influence reactions now. Online work using this approach usually means talking through relationship patterns, noticing triggers, and practicing new responses in real time. It helps with anxiety, relationship difficulties, and feelings of emptiness.Somatic Therapy pays attention to bodily sensations and physical responses that accompany emotion. In remote sessions this can involve guided awareness of breathing, posture, or muscle tension and gentle movement or grounding practices to shift how feelings are held. This approach is often useful for trauma, stress, and shame-related issues.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Susan will collaborate with each client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That may mean focusing more on attachment themes in some weeks and more on body-centered techniques in others.
The therapist's original profile does not specify which session formats she uses. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how sessions are scheduled. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals often use these practical benefits to help clients maintain consistent care while balancing everyday responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps adults with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses attachment-based ideas to explore relationship patterns and somatic tools to notice how the body responds. Sessions focus on practical steps to test new ways of coping.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Susan has five years of professional experience as an LMFT practicing in California.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA LMFT) working in California.
Does she see people who speak other languages or live abroad?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.