Dr. Susan Fleming, LMFT

Dr. Susan Fleming is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 18 years of clinical experience. The LMFT credential indicates a focus on relationship and family systems, and in plain terms it means she is trained to work with individuals, couples, and families to address emotional and relational challenges.

She specializes in supporting children, teens, and adults who struggle with stress, anxiety, depression, and the pressures of growing up in today’s world. She also works with couples who want to strengthen their connection, improve communication, and manage conflict in healthier ways. Her practice includes work with addictions, family concerns, and issues such as social anxiety, isolation, and self-love.

Dr. Fleming’s style is both supportive and practical. She focuses on creating a calm, respectful space where people can share their concerns and learn concrete coping strategies. Sessions commonly emphasize skill-building to increase confidence, improve communication, and reduce day-to-day distress. Parents worried about a child’s feelings, individuals feeling overwhelmed, and couples seeking a stronger partnership can expect steady, solution-focused support. She offers services in English and brings nearly two decades of experience to each therapeutic relationship.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Dr Susan Fleming

Dr. Susan Fleming uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a practical approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. CBT is often used to teach specific skills for managing stress, social anxiety, and everyday challenges.

She also integrates Emotionally-Focused Therapy, an approach that helps couples and families understand emotional responses and rebuild secure connection. EFT focuses on expressing needs and creating new patterns of interaction that can improve communication and reduce relationship conflict.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Fleming works collaboratively with each person or couple to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or by phone, and shorter exchanges can happen through live chat or text-based messaging. This range of options makes it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care across life transitions, and access licensed professionals from home or another private space.