- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Body image work
About SusAnne
SusAnne Sheffield is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 10 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, and grief. Sessions are conducted in English and she practices from California.
She focuses on what shows up day to day: panic attacks, low mood, trouble with eating, and the ongoing weight of loss. She also works with issues around attachment, abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, and feelings of isolation. Life purpose is listed among the areas she addresses when clients are rethinking work, relationships, or meaning.
Her approach blends evidence-based therapeutic techniques with attention to how the body and spirit show distress. The original biography notes somatic experiencing and work around spirituality as parts of her practice. In sessions she listens for patterns in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and helps people try small changes to see what fits.
Sessions are described as a place to talk without judgment and to practice different ways of coping. She aims to help people notice how old habits keep repeating and to try new responses that reduce overwhelm. Conversations are practical and grounded, with attention to emotions and bodily reactions.
For people weighing a first step, she uses a short matching questionnaire and then schedules an initial session. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. International clients are not accepted.
How therapeutic methods translate to online work
SusAnne uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques combined with attention to bodily experience. Somatic experiencing is mentioned in her biography and focuses on noticing physical sensations and gentle movement to help the nervous system settle. It can be useful for trauma, panic, and overwhelming stress by tracking how the body responds in real time.She also draws on typical evidence-based approaches that focus on thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms. These methods look at patterns of thinking, test small behavioral changes, and build concrete coping skills for anxiety, mood, and eating concerns. Each approach aims to make everyday problems more manageable through clear, step-by-step practice.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice is revisited as therapy progresses so adjustments can be made based on what helps most.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy week by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and making it easier to join from different locations. Licensed professionals can use online work to continue regular practice and make it easier to schedule sessions around everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, and grief. Additional focus areas include attachment, abandonment, body image, and life purpose.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside attention to the body and spirituality when relevant. The focus is on noticing patterns and trying small, practical changes to reduce overwhelm.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional work experience supporting people with mood, trauma, and stress-related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and provides services from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and how much do they cost?
Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the selected subscription plan.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.