Susan Herbert , LMFT

Susan Herbert is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with four years of professional experience. She works with individuals and families facing addictions, LGBTQ+ related concerns, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and grief, tailoring care to the specific needs of each person she meets. Susan approaches each client with sensitivity and respect, creating a supportive environment where people can explore painful experiences and build healthier patterns.

She emphasizes collaboration in developing treatment plans, adjusting the focus and pace of therapy to match a client's goals and life circumstances. Her additional areas of focus include attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, communication challenges, guilt and shame, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, sexuality, women's issues, self-love, and workplace difficulties. Susan encourages those ready to make changes by offering steady support and practical tools to foster growth and resilience.

Seeking a more fulfilling life often requires courage, and Susan aims to empower clients through respectful, compassionate care that honors their unique stories and strengths.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Susan Herbert uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the presenting concern. Trauma-informed approaches focus on understanding how past harm affects current thoughts, emotions, and relationships, and they emphasize pacing and safety while processing painful memories. Family-systems oriented work looks at communication patterns and relational dynamics to help families and partners develop healthier interactions and resolve conflict. For clients facing addictions, Susan employs addiction-focused strategies that build coping skills, relapse prevention techniques, and a practical plan for managing triggers and cravings.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Susan partners with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting methods over time as needs evolve. This collaboration helps ensure that treatment fits both the issue at hand and the individual's style.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to continue care from different locations. These options can increase access to consistent support while allowing clients to engage in therapy in ways that feel most comfortable and convenient.