- strength-focused
- relationship support
- communication help
About Suzanne
Suzanne Klekner is a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship worries, and family concerns. She focuses on helping clients rebuild confidence and find motivation. Suzanne speaks directly and calmly, and she encourages clients to recognize their own strengths as part of change.
She sees each person as the expert of their own story. Sessions center on practical steps to reduce anxiety, improve communication, and strengthen self-esteem. Suzanne helps people name patterns that get in the way and practice new ways of relating to themselves and others.
Her work often covers family conflict and relational strain, with attention to how everyday interactions affect mood and motivation. She also supports people coping with isolation, social anxiety, and feelings of low self-worth. Conversations include small, doable goals that fit into a busy life.
Suzanne draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and homework between sessions. She aims to make therapy understandable and useful from the first visit. Many clients find the focus on skills and strength-building helps them move forward.
Signing up starts with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time that works with the client’s life. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and logistics are arranged after the initial match.
How evidence-based methods translate to online work
Many of Suzanne’s approaches rely on clear skills and practice. One common method focuses on building coping skills for anxiety and stress through short exercises and behavior changes. This approach helps people learn how to notice patterns, try new responses, and reduce overwhelming reactions in everyday life.Another strand emphasizes communication skills for relationship and family concerns. It teaches straightforward ways to express needs, listen, and set small boundaries so interactions feel less stressful and more manageable. These techniques are practical and easy to try between sessions.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Suzanne will work with each person to choose strategies that match their goals and preferences. She checks in and adjusts the plan as progress is made so work remains relevant and doable.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and allow work to fit into a busy life. It can also support shorter check-ins, quieter work between appointments, and ways to practice skills in real time without long commutes. Licensed professionals can use these benefits to help therapy feel more integrated into daily routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Suzanne help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family concerns, self-esteem, and career-related struggles. Additional focuses include communication problems, isolation or loneliness, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps work practical. Sessions focus on skills, small goals, and helping clients use their strengths.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional work experience supporting clients with a range of concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - licensed in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
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, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.