Susan Frambes , LCSW

Susan Frambes is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in the state of New Jersey with over 25 years of experience supporting adults and families through a range of challenges. She has extensive experience working with people with disabilities and their families, individuals living with addictive disorders, and those navigating major life transitions. Her practice focuses on adults of all ages presenting with depression, anxiety, regret, childhood trauma, and physical or emotional abuse, and she has also worked with victims of stalking and domestic violence.

Susan adapts her availability to meet clients' needs when possible and makes timely communication a priority, responding to messages on a daily basis and supporting clients who prefer text-only exchanges. She aims to make each client feel prioritized and supported throughout the therapy process.

Her clinical approach includes cognitive behavioral therapy, insight and reality-oriented techniques, and supportive therapy, selected to match each person’s goals and circumstances. As a licensed clinical social worker, she combines clinical training with practical strategies to help clients address symptoms and life difficulties. She sums up her philosophy with a concise image - "If you want to fly, you have to give up what weighs you down."

Approaches for Online Therapy and How They Help

Susan Frambes commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and to improve coping skills. She also draws on client-centered therapy, an approach that emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens closely and helps clients explore their values, goals, and personal strengths. When appropriate, mindfulness-informed techniques are introduced to help clients develop present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity to stress and difficult emotions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Susan works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, tailoring methods and adjusting the plan over time so the therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call or phone, or through live chat and text-based messaging for those who prefer written exchanges. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family, or mobility constraints, allowing licensed professionals and therapists to provide ongoing support in ways that fit a client's life.