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Susan Richey

LMFT

Susan Richey , LMFT

Therapist in California

● Accepting new clients
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About Susan

Susan Richey is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with more than 10 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing a broad range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, challenges with adult children, later-life transitions, and retirement, and she tailors care to each person’s situation and goals.

Susan brings a warm, interactive style to therapy, offering respect, sensitivity, and compassion while avoiding stigmatizing labels. Her work draws on a blend of cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, and rational-emotive approaches, and she adapts discussion and treatment plans to meet the unique needs of each client.

She emphasizes the courage it takes to seek greater fulfillment and to make changes at any stage of life, especially during mature adulthood. When clients are ready to take those steps, Susan provides supportive, empowering guidance to help them move forward toward more satisfying relationships and a clearer sense of purpose.

Evidence-Based Methods Delivered Online



Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It is commonly used to address anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching practical skills for coping and problem solving.

Humanistic therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and the client’s own capacity for growth. This approach supports self-awareness, self-love, and improved communication in relationships by creating a collaborative and accepting therapeutic relationship.

Psychodynamic techniques explore how past experiences and relationships influence current feelings and patterns. This work can help clients gain insight into recurring relationship issues, grief responses, and long-standing emotional concerns.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. As a licensed professional, Susan Richey works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules and to maintain continuity of support across life transitions.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Susan Richey have?

Susan Richey has 10 years of experience in clinical practice.

Is Susan Richey a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LMFT and is licensed in California as CA LMFT 49647.

In which languages does Susan Richey provide therapy?

Susan Richey provides therapy in English.

Where is Susan Richey located?

She is located in California.

How can I work with Susan Richey as my therapist?

You can work with Susan Richey through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Susan Richey work with international clients?

Susan Richey does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Susan Richey cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsDivorce and separationForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English

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