Susan Frambes , LCSW

Susan Frambes is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in the state of New Jersey with over 25 years of experience supporting adults and families through a range of challenges. She has worked extensively with people with disabilities and their families, those facing addictive disorders, and individuals navigating significant life transitions. Her practice includes treatment for depression, anxiety, regret, and the effects of childhood trauma, as well as support for survivors of physical or emotional abuse, stalking, and domestic violence.

She adapts her schedule when possible to meet clients' needs, responds to messages on a daily basis, and is able to work with clients who prefer text-only communication. Her approach blends cognitive behavioral therapy with insight-oriented and reality-focused techniques alongside supportive therapy to address presenting concerns and build coping skills. As a licensed clinical social worker, she brings clinical training and practical experience to collaborative work with clients. Her therapeutic philosophy is captured by a guiding quotation she often cites - "If you want to fly, you have to give up what weighs you down."

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Susan Frambes combines evidence-informed methods to help clients address immediate symptoms and underlying patterns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration, creating a space where clients set the pace and priorities while the therapist offers empathy and validation - this approach supports self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is practical and skill-oriented, often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with change. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing traumatic experiences and developing safety and regulation skills, offering targeted strategies for those who have experienced abuse, stalking, or other trauma.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. She works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and may blend techniques over time to best support progress.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging can increase flexibility and make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. These options allow clients to access licensed professionals from different settings and to continue work through periods of transition or limited mobility, with scheduling that can adapt to changing needs.