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Susan Davis, LMFT

California LMFT with 35 years experience
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship and family
  • Parenting and grief

About Susan Davis

Susan Davis is a California-licensed LMFT with 35 years of professional experience in clinical practice, training, supervision, authorship, and teaching. As an LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - she has worked in private practice, developed and overseen a training program for MFT interns, supervised third- and fourth-year psychiatric residents in their therapy hours, coauthored two books on community mental health, and served as an adjunct professor at three different universities.

Susan brings a broad clinical background to work with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief and loss, parenting concerns, depression, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and major life changes. Her approach emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she customizes conversations and treatment plans to address each person’s distinct circumstances and goals.

Throughout her career she has combined clinical skill with teaching and supervision to support both clients and emerging clinicians. She recognizes that beginning therapy can require courage and affirms the importance of that first step, offering thoughtful, individualized guidance to help people move forward.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefParenting issuesDepression

Also Specializes In

Family conflictsIntimacy-related issuesCoping with life changes

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Susan Davis have?

Susan Davis has 35 years of professional experience in clinical work, supervision, training, authorship, and teaching.

Is Susan Davis a licensed therapist?

Yes. Susan holds the LMFT credential, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Her California license is CA LMFT 19986.

In which languages does Susan Davis provide therapy?

Susan Davis provides therapy in English.

Where is Susan Davis located?

Susan Davis is located in California.

How can I work with Susan Davis as my therapist?

You can work with Susan Davis through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Susan Davis work with international clients?

Susan Davis does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Susan Davis 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 a 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 the Convenience of Online Care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of connection and emotional bonds established early in life and how those patterns affect current relationships. It helps people understand attachment needs, repair ruptures, and build more secure ways of relating to partners, family members, and themselves.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and supports the person’s own capacity for growth. This approach is well suited to people navigating life transitions, relationship concerns, grief, and stress where empathy and validation are central.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, offers practical tools to identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and improve coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the work - the therapist will collaborate with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and will adapt the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility for people balancing work, family, and other commitments. These options make it easier to attend sessions from different locations, maintain continuity during life changes, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working with licensed professionals and therapists.

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