Dr. Susan Graysen , CA Psychologist 11434

Dr. Susan Graysen is a licensed psychologist practicing in Beverly Hills with 30 years of clinical experience. She holds a California psychologist license (CA Psychologist 11434) and completed specialized training at the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute Human Sexuality Program, training that informs her work with relationship and sexuality concerns.

Dr. Graysen treats a range of issues that affect intimacy and personal well-being, including disorders of desire, arousal disorders, and relationship problems that can lead to reduced intimacy or confidence. She also works with clients facing depression, anxiety, parenting and family challenges, self-esteem and coping with life changes, and matters related to aging and geriatric issues. Her practice includes support for LGBT clients and people navigating alternative sexual cultures such as BDSM and kink, as well as common relational themes like infidelity, commitment concerns, blended family adjustments, and family of origin difficulties.

Her approach is collaborative and client-centered. She listens closely, helps clients clarify their goals, and offers tools and insights tailored to each person or couple. Dr. Graysen emphasizes that the client and their needs come first, and she prioritizes ensuring that people feel heard as they work toward greater connection and resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Susan Graysen integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address relationship, intimacy, and emotional concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns influence present connections and helps people build more secure ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration so that clients lead the pace of change while the therapist offers understanding and support. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and strengthen coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Graysen collaborates with each client to determine which methods best fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. The process is guided by the client’s needs and priorities rather than a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy with Dr. Graysen can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, varied comfort levels, and geographical constraints. These options make it easier to maintain regular sessions, access care from home, and continue therapeutic work through transitions and life changes while working with a licensed professional.