- Young people focused
- Evidence-based methods
- Practical coping skills
About Susan
Susan Clark is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with nine years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping young people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, grief, self-esteem, and attention challenges. Her style aims to make therapy approachable and understandable for worried parents and their children so families can get clear, practical help.
She specializes in supporting young children, adolescents, and young adults who face trauma, victimization, or recovery from sex trafficking, as well as common childhood behavior challenges. Sessions are shaped around each person's needs, with activities and conversation that fit their age and personality. The aim is to help kids feel seen and heard while building coping skills.
Susan emphasizes early intervention because small changes during childhood and adolescence can have lasting effects. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques chosen for each client, working toward resilience, healing, and steady progress. Parents are included when appropriate to help reinforce new skills at home.
Her approach balances structure and warmth. Young clients may do skill-building, emotion coaching, and gentle processing of difficult experiences. Susan keeps explanations simple and concrete so children and teens can engage without feeling overwhelmed.
For someone concerned about disaster-related stress or sudden loss, she can help children and young adults process fear, grief, and disruption. To begin, families use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
How therapeutic approaches guide online care
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are used in straightforward ways to help children, teens, and young adults manage difficult feelings and build skills. One common approach focuses on teaching emotion regulation and coping skills through step-by-step practice so young people can manage anxiety, stress, and attention challenges. Another approach uses trauma-informed techniques that help clients process upsetting events at a pace that feels manageable, supporting grief work and recovery from victimization.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist reviews your child or teen's needs, goals, and preferences and then tries methods that fit. Progress is checked together so the plan can change if something doesn't feel helpful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins during school breaks or work pauses. It can also let young people use tools like screen-sharing or interactive activities during a session. Ask about which session types are offered when you schedule so you can pick what works best for your family.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Susan focus on?
Susan helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and ADHD-related challenges. She also works with issues like abandonment, attachment, body image, caregiver stress, and chronic illness concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each child or young adult. Sessions are practical and age-appropriate, using conversation and activities to build coping skills.
What is her clinical background?
She has nine years of professional experience working with young people on trauma, victimization, sex-trafficking recovery, and behavioral challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, listed as LMFT, and practices in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.