- Relationship focus
- Career concerns
- Self esteem
About Susan
Susan Sheldon is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 40 years of experience helping people navigate relationship and family concerns. She supports people who are struggling with self-esteem, career pressures, motivation, and major life changes. Her approach is respectful and down-to-earth, aimed at practical progress rather than jargon.
Susan listens first and tailors the conversation to each person. She works with clients to clarify what matters most and then builds a plan that fits their life. Sessions focus on real-world steps to improve confidence, repair strained connections, and manage transitions.
Her style is sensitive and compassionate, but also straightforward. She helps clients break problems into manageable pieces and practises skills that can be used between sessions. The goal is clearer choices and better daily coping, not quick fixes.
Susan draws on decades of practice to guide people through career challenges and shifting family roles. She adapts strategies to match each person’s pace and values. Many clients find the combination of practical tools and steady support useful when facing change.
Taking the first step can feel hard, and Susan focuses on making that step easier. She offers a calm, steady presence while helping clients move toward a more fulfilling life.
Approaches that translate well to online work
Susan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear problems and practical strategies. One common approach involves skill-building for communication and relationship patterns, helping people notice interaction styles and try new ways of connecting. This can be useful when relationship stress affects daily life.Another common technique focuses on managing change and boosting motivation. It breaks larger goals into small, doable steps and supports clients in keeping momentum during transitions like career shifts or family role changes.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust the plan over time. Clients and therapist check in about what feels helpful and what needs to change.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people use quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera when that is preferable.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Susan supports people with relationship and family issues, self-esteem and motivation problems, career difficulties, and coping with life changes.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style is respectful and practical. She tailors conversations and plans to each person's needs and focuses on steps people can use between sessions.
What is her background and experience?
She has 40 years of professional work experience helping people with the concerns listed in her profile.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, shown as LMFT, and practices in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.