Sue (Susie) Swartz, LMFT
Compassionate LMFT for meaningful change
- Strengths focused
- Trauma informed
- Relationship support
About Sue (Susie) Swartz
Sue (Susie) Swartz is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California with 10 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions. She centers her work on the individual strengths each person brings, using a client-centered approach to help clients reconnect with their values and move toward a more meaningful, balanced life.
She combines practical therapeutic tools with compassionate presence to address issues such as addictions, parenting and family difficulties, attachment concerns, and the emotional fallout from abuse or loss. Her practice also attends to related areas like caregiver stress, chronic illness, body image, and challenges associated with adoption and foster care. Sue draws on evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person’s needs and goals.
With 10 years of experience in trauma work, crisis intervention, and victim advocacy, and with adults living with severe mental illness, Sue brings both clinical skill and real-world perspective to the therapeutic relationship. She views the client-therapist relationship as the foundation for growth and works collaboratively to identify patterns, thoughts, and behaviors that interfere with well-being. Sue supports clients who are ready to make changes and seeks to guide them toward sustainable pathways to healing and greater resilience.
She combines practical therapeutic tools with compassionate presence to address issues such as addictions, parenting and family difficulties, attachment concerns, and the emotional fallout from abuse or loss. Her practice also attends to related areas like caregiver stress, chronic illness, body image, and challenges associated with adoption and foster care. Sue draws on evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person’s needs and goals.
With 10 years of experience in trauma work, crisis intervention, and victim advocacy, and with adults living with severe mental illness, Sue brings both clinical skill and real-world perspective to the therapeutic relationship. She views the client-therapist relationship as the foundation for growth and works collaboratively to identify patterns, thoughts, and behaviors that interfere with well-being. Sue supports clients who are ready to make changes and seeks to guide them toward sustainable pathways to healing and greater resilience.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Sue (Susie) Swartz have?
Sue (Susie) Swartz has 10 years of experience in clinical practice.
Is Sue (Susie) Swartz a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LMFT credential, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Her license is CA LMFT 124329.
In which languages does Sue (Susie) Swartz provide therapy?
Sue (Susie) Swartz provides therapy in English.
Where is Sue (Susie) Swartz located?
She is located in California.
How can I work with Sue (Susie) Swartz as my therapist?
You can work with Sue (Susie) Swartz through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Sue (Susie) Swartz work with international clients?
Sue (Susie) Swartz does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Sue (Susie) Swartz cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Sue (Susie) Swartz draws from several established approaches to tailor therapy to each person’s needs. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance in which the therapist listens deeply and supports the client in discovering their own solutions and strengths. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and it encourages action guided by personal values to create a more meaningful life. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and helps people build more secure ways of relating to others.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sue works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. She integrates techniques as needed and checks in with clients to adjust the plan over time.
Online therapy with Sue is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which makes it easier to access care from home or during busy schedules. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, reduce travel time, and allow clients to engage in treatment in formats that feel most comfortable for them while working with licensed professionals and therapists.
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