- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Relationships and intimacy
About Suzan
Dr. Suzan McEnany is a California psychologist (CA Psychologist PSY17036) with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, intimacy-related concerns, and life transitions. She also addresses compassion fatigue and ADHD-related struggles.
Dr. McEnany focuses on practical conversation and clear steps. Sessions concentrate on understanding what feels stuck and on small changes that can shift daily patterns. She invites clients to talk about thoughts, feelings, and behavior without judgment.
Her work often explores early relationship patterns such as attachment and abandonment themes. She also helps people manage control issues, communication problems, and feelings of emptiness tied to family of origin or separation. For clients coping with illness, caregiver stress, or work-related trauma such as first responder issues, she lays out ways to reduce overwhelm and improve coping.
When trauma or abuse are part of the picture, sessions move at a pace the client can tolerate. Dr. McEnany helps people rebuild confidence and intimacy after relational harms. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address motivation, guilt, shame, and forgiveness concerns.
Practical matters are part of the work. She helps clients weigh options after divorce or major life change and supports clearer decision-making about career, relationships, and personal goals. Sessions are conducted in English and reflect the clinician’s long experience supporting adults in California.
Approach, fit, and how online sessions work
Evidence-based techniques are used to address common concerns. Cognitive-behavioral approaches look at how thoughts and behaviors keep stress and anxiety going, and offer concrete strategies to change patterns. Attachment-focused work examines relationship patterns and abandonment worries, helping people understand how past relationships shape present choices.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review a client’s needs, goals, and preferences and discuss which methods to try. Decisions about pacing and focus are collaborative and may shift as the work proceeds.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work and caregiving by removing travel time and allowing appointments from other locations. They can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or let someone choose audio-only when bandwidth or comfort with video is an issue. Licensed professionals can adapt the structure to help clients apply what they learn between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, intimacy issues, compassion fatigue, and ADHD-related struggles.
How does she approach someone feeling stuck?
She focuses on clear conversation and practical steps. Sessions look at thoughts, behavior patterns, and small changes that can make daily life feel more manageable.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and relationship challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a California psychologist, credentialed as CA Psychologist PSY17036, and practices in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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.