Sue (Susie) Swartz, LMFT

California · 10 years in practice

Sue (Susie) Swartz is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in California who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and major life changes.

License and registration

LMFT, California: 124329 · expires February 2027
NPI: 1558772715 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 10
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Sue

Sue (Susie) Swartz is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in California who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and major life changes. She also supports those dealing with addictions, LGBT concerns, relationship and family challenges, and parenting strains. Sue writes plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use right away.

Sue uses a client-centered approach to connect people with their own strengths. She helps clients notice patterns of thought and behavior that get in the way.

Background and approach

Sessions aim to be collaborative and grounded in the client’s goals rather than in jargon. Her background includes work in trauma, crisis intervention, victim advocacy, and with adults who experienced severe mental health challenges. That experience informs a steady, calm way of working with difficult events and strong emotions.

Sue brings about 10 years of clinical experience to her practice. Methods she commonly uses include Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered skills. She mixes approaches to match what a person needs in the moment and over time.

Sue offers sessions in English and practices in California. She provides therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, so people can choose the format that fits their schedule and comfort. To begin, clients use the site’s Start Therapy flow and complete a short matching questionnaire.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Sue lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Depression
Coping with life changes
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Parenting issues
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Fertility issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Visually impaired
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Sue names

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Online support

How Sue blends emotional work with online care

Sue commonly draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people identify and work with strong emotions and attachment needs. EFT centers on noticing feelings in the moment and using them to create new ways of relating to oneself and others, which can help with grief, relationship pain, and trauma responses.

She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people accept difficult thoughts while committing to actions that match their values. ACT teaches practical skills for managing avoidance and reconnecting with what matters. Attachment-Based Therapy is another influence and focuses on how early bonds shape current patterns and connections with others.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Sue takes a collaborative stance and discusses options with each person. Together they decide which methods fit the client’s goals, comfort, and life situation rather than following one fixed method.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for emotion-focused exercises. Phone sessions can be easier on busy days or where less bandwidth is available. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, homework support, or when typing feels more comfortable than talking.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does she help with?

Sue works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, life transitions, addictions, LGBT issues, relationship and family concerns, and parenting challenges.

What is her therapy style like?

She uses a client-centered, collaborative style that focuses on a person’s strengths and goals. The work tends to be practical and aimed at changing patterns that cause pain.

How much experience does she have?

She has about 10 years of clinical experience, including roles in trauma, crisis intervention, and victim advocacy.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

Sue is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) licensed in California and practices in that state.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats does she use?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist’s availability.

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