Janice Susman, LMFT

Janice Susman is a licensed mental health professional in California with 30 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, motivation struggles, self-esteem and confidence concerns, and depression. She works with clients facing life transitions and the everyday challenges that can undermine wellbeing, drawing on a respectful, strengths-centered stance that honors each person as the expert of their own story.

As a LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, she brings decades of practice in supporting individuals and couples to identify practical steps forward and build on existing strengths. Janice emphasizes the courage it takes to seek change and the value of partnering with a therapist to create a more fulfilling and happier life. Her approach focuses on empowering clients to use their capabilities to overcome obstacles and move toward meaningful goals.

Janice offers supportive guidance and practical tools while encouraging clients to explore their values and priorities. She aims to create a collaborative environment where clients feel heard, respected, and equipped to make sustainable change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Janice Susman

Janice Susman uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, which helps clients identify patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to stress and anxiety and then practice practical strategies to change them. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and difficulties with motivation and self-esteem.

She also emphasizes a collaborative, strengths-based approach that builds on each person’s existing resources. This means working together to recognize what is already working, set achievable goals, and develop skills for managing relationship challenges and life changes.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Janice partners with clients to determine what methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors sessions to individual concerns and adjusts techniques as progress is made.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other commitments, and they allow clients to access licensed professionals from locations that suit them.