Susan Herbert, LMFT

Susan Herbert is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with four years of clinical experience working with individuals and families. As an LMFT she is trained to address relational patterns and individual concerns, and she applies that training to support people navigating addictions, LGBTQ+ related issues, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and grief.

Susan approaches each person with sensitivity, respect, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to the specific needs and goals of the client. She emphasizes practical support and empowerment, helping clients build skills, find clarity, and move toward greater fulfillment. Her work also addresses related concerns such as abandonment and attachment issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt and shame, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, pregnancy and childbirth, self-love, sexuality, women’s issues, and workplace challenges.

Susan frames therapy as a courageous step toward change and offers steady guidance through that process. She aims to create an environment where clients can explore difficult experiences, develop coping strategies, and take meaningful steps toward recovery and healthier relationships.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Support

Susan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the needs presented in therapy. One focus is trauma-informed work that helps clients process painful experiences, reduce distressing reactions, and reclaim a sense of safety and stability in relationships and daily life. Another area emphasizes skills-based strategies for addictions and stress management - practical tools for coping with cravings, regulating emotions, and preventing relapse. She also addresses attachment and abandonment concerns by exploring relationship patterns and building healthier ways of connecting with others.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Susan works with clients to identify goals, assess what methods feel most helpful, and adapt the plan over time so the work aligns with each person’s needs, values, and preferences.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care from home or work, and access licensed professionals when in-person visits are not convenient. For many people, virtual sessions provide a workable and effective way to pursue meaningful change.