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LMFT

Susan Clark, LMFT

  • Experience9 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Susan

Susan Clark is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with nine years of professional experience. She combines evidence-based therapeutic techniques with a compassionate, developmentally informed approach to help clients manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem concerns, and attention-related challenges such as ADHD.

Background and approach

Her work emphasizes building resilience and practical coping skills tailored to each person's situation. Clark has particular experience supporting children, adolescents, and young adults through traumatic experiences, victimization, recovery from sex trafficking, and common behavioral challenges.

She aims to make therapy accessible and engaging so young people feel seen, heard, and able to take active steps toward healing. Sessions are shaped around each client’s needs, with an eye toward early intervention and long-term growth rather than quick fixes.

Throughout her practice Susan values collaboration and gradual skill-building, helping clients develop tools for concentration, memory, motivation, and emotional regulation. She encourages those taking the first steps toward therapy and works to create an environment that is comfortable and hopeful while addressing both immediate concerns and deeper patterns over time.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Support



Susan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on skill development and healing. One approach emphasizes structured, practical strategies to manage anxiety and attention difficulties, teaching coping tools for concentration, memory, and everyday functioning. Another approach centers on trauma-informed care, using gradual, supportive methods to address the effects of abuse, victimization, and grief while helping clients build resilience and emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to identify goals, preferences, and the pace that feels manageable, then tailors interventions to fit those needs. Over time she adjusts techniques based on progress and feedback so treatment remains person-centered and flexible.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase accessibility and convenience. These options allow clients to connect from home, maintain continuity between appointments, and select the format that feels most comfortable for discussing concentration, trauma recovery, or daily stress management. The range of formats supports consistent therapeutic work while accommodating busy schedules and different communication styles.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
Susan Clark works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and ADHD, along with many related issues such as attachment, communication problems, chronic illness, and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that are adapted to each client’s needs, focusing on skill building, resilience, and practical strategies for everyday functioning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings nine years of professional experience working with young people and others on a range of emotional and behavioral challenges.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
Susan is a California LMFT with license number CA LMFT 121989 and provides services to clients located in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English