- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma recovery
- Youth behavioral issues
About Susan
Susan Clark is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with nine years of clinical work. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem struggles, and attention difficulties such as ADHD. She works in English and practices in California.
Clark focuses much of her work with young children, adolescents, and young adults who have experienced trauma, victimization, or sex trafficking, and with those facing common childhood behavioral challenges. She aims to make sessions approachable and understandable for younger people while staying practical for parents and caregivers.
Her practice emphasizes evidence-based therapeutic techniques. In sessions she uses concrete tools and coping strategies that address concentration, memory, motivation, and confidence. She explains steps clearly and checks in to see what helps most.
Clark prioritizes early intervention, noting that addressing problems during childhood and adolescence can change longer-term patterns. She supports gradual skill-building, helping clients practice new ways of managing emotions and behavior between sessions.
People can expect a clinician who works to make therapy comfortable and sometimes even lighthearted for younger clients while keeping goals focused. She offers a structured approach that balances support with practical problem-solving. To begin, follow the site steps to view online therapy options and schedule a first session.
Working online with evidence-based techniques
Many of Susan Clark's sessions rest on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and practice. One common approach she uses teaches concrete coping and regulation strategies to reduce anxiety and improve attention; these are short, repeatable techniques people can use when stress rises. Another approach emphasizes trauma-informed care, helping people process difficult experiences at a manageable pace and rebuild routines and safety in everyday life.Finding the right approach is collaborative. She will listen to what feels most pressing, try methods that match a client's goals, and adjust the plan based on what helps. Clients and the therapist work together to identify which techniques fit a person's needs and daily life.
The biography does not state which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Practically, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They can also make it simpler to continue care during life transitions. Ask about available session lengths and formats when you schedule your first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem issues, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and communication problems.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses evidence-based techniques and practical coping strategies to address concentration, motivation, and confidence. Sessions focus on clear steps and skills to try between meetings.
What is her professional background and experience?
She is a California LMFT with nine years of professional experience working in clinical settings. Much of her practice has involved young people facing trauma and behavioral challenges.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She holds the LMFT credential and practices in California. Sessions are conducted in English.
Can people who live outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients. Sessions are offered to people within California in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing details are provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session as the next steps to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.