- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Life purpose
About Susan
Susan Hallett is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 15 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. Susan also focuses on communication problems, forgiveness, life purpose, and self-love.
Susan believes clients know their own stories and brings a practical, strengths-based perspective. Sessions focus on identifying helpful habits and small changes that make daily life easier. She uses clear, direct conversation to sort priorities and set manageable steps forward.
People often come for help after a job change, a loss, or when they feel stuck and unsure what matters next. Susan helps clients name what matters now and breaks larger problems into small tasks. She pays attention to how stress and thinking patterns affect motivation and mood.
Her work includes talking through grief and loss in a way that recognizes practical needs as well as emotions. For low self-esteem and confidence she helps people notice unhelpful self-talk and try different behaviors that build competence over time. When communication is strained, she focuses on clearer expression and setting boundaries.
Susan encourages clients to test changes between sessions and to notice what works. Many people find that trying a single small step can change how they see their options. To start, she asks about current struggles, recent changes, and what the client wants to do next.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often used in this kind of work include cognitive strategies that help people notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns. These approaches focus on identifying negative thoughts, testing them with real-life experiments, and trying new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms.Another common technique involves grief-focused support that helps people name losses, track practical needs, and try manageable ways to remember or let go. This type of work combines emotion-focused conversation with steps to rebuild routines after change.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which techniques fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That decision can change as problems shift and new information emerges.
The original biography does not list which session formats are offered. Please confirm the current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow people to meet from wherever they are located within the therapist's service area. They also make short check-ins or focused work sessions more practical for people juggling work, health, or caregiving responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she typically address?
Susan works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also addresses communication problems, forgiveness, life purpose, and self-love.
How would she describe her approach in sessions?
She uses a practical, strengths-based approach that asks clients to identify small, manageable steps. Conversation focuses on what can be tried between sessions and what helps in daily life.
What is her professional background?
Susan has 15 years of clinical experience working with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and life transitions.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What are the session formats available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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