Susan Davis , LMFT

Susan Davis is a California-licensed therapist with 35 years of professional experience as an LMFT, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with individuals, couples, and families. Over a long career she has balanced private practice with roles in training and education, creating and overseeing a program for MFT interns and supervising third- and fourth-year psychiatric residents during their therapy hours. She has also coauthored two books on community mental health and served as an adjunct professor at three different universities, bringing a blend of clinical insight and academic experience to her work.

Susan helps people manage stress and anxiety, navigate relationship and intimacy-related issues, cope with grief and loss, and address parenting and family concerns. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to reflect each client’s particular needs and goals. Susan recognizes that beginning therapy can require courage and she values the step clients take when they reach out for support.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Susan integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address emotional and relational concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of connection and trust formed in relationships and helps people work through difficulties tied to loss, intimacy, and family dynamics. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes compassionate, nonjudgmental listening and collaborative exploration so clients feel heard and can guide the direction of their care. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Susan works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques based on what is most helpful for each person or family.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, access support from home, and maintain continuity of care when life circumstances change. Licensed professionals can use these modalities to deliver attentive, ongoing work that supports progress over time.