- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Depression support
About Susan
Susan Rome is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 39 years of experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She also supports people coping with guilt and shame related to relationships, life choices, or past events.
Susan keeps sessions direct and focused. She talks with clients about what they are feeling and thinking, and helps them notice patterns that keep those feelings active. Conversations look at communication problems, control issues, separation and divorce, and struggles with self-love and forgiveness.
In practical terms she aims to help people name what’s behind their distress. That can include panic attacks, social anxiety, or lingering effects of post-traumatic stress. Work often includes looking at everyday situations where old responses repeat, then trying small, manageable changes.
Susan’s approach is collaborative. She listens, offers observations, and suggests strategies people can try between sessions. She values straightforward discussion about what helps and what doesn’t, and adjusts the focus over time.
People who choose her often want concrete ways to handle difficult feelings and clearer communication with others. She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. To begin, prospective clients follow the site’s matching steps and schedule an initial appointment.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques that Susan uses focus on practical change and clearer awareness. One common approach helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and test them against real situations, which can reduce anxiety and make shame feel less overwhelming. Another approach concentrates on learning new ways to communicate and set boundaries, which helps with relationship strain and control issues.Picking the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide what methods fit their goals and preferences. That might mean starting with one technique and adding others later, based on how things are going and what the client wants to focus on.
Confirm session formats before booking, since the original biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten commute time, and allow for brief check-ins when needed. Some people prefer not being on camera; others like a longer, scheduled session. Discussing these practicalities at the start helps shape sessions to everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
39+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem problems, depression, and related concerns such as communication problems, control issues, and guilt and shame.
How does she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She talks through what a client is feeling, helps identify patterns that keep guilt or shame alive, and suggests practical steps to try between sessions to shift those patterns.
What is her professional background?
She has 39 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a California licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, and practices from California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are accepted; clients should confirm any time zone or regional considerations when scheduling.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.