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Sue (Susie) Swartz, LMFT

Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Grief Depression Coping with life changes
Video Phone Messaging

About me

Every client has a story to tell and specific needs that bring them to therapy. Whether its a major life transition, depression, anxiety, trauma, or complicated bereavement, hope is a decision you can choose to form the changes you wish to see. My ideal client is a client who is ready to make the changes they need to live a fuller more meaningful life. I utilize a client centered approach which connects clients to their unique strengths while helping them discover the best versions of themselves.
As your therapist it is not lost on me what an incredible honor it is to hold space for people to prepare their mind, body, and soul for this journey. Positive change and growth hinge upon a trusting authentic client therapist relationship. I will help you explore patterns, thoughts and behaviors that are barriers to being your best self.
Having worked 16 years in the field of trauma, crisis intervention, victim advocacy, and severely mentally ill adults I have witnessed the best and worst of the human condition. I am privileged to walk beside you on your way to a sustainable path to healing.

Professional experience

10 yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Grief Depression Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Visually impaired, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Messaging

License information

CA LMFT 124329

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Sue (Susie) Swartz. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

She’s great, and I appreciate her.

Written on Nov 03, 2025 after therapy with Sue (Susie) for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, parenting issues, and coping with life changes

very satisfied

Written on Oct 14, 2025 after therapy with Sue (Susie) for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

I’ve only had one session with Sue but I’ve already felt like she’s the therapist for me. I cannot wait to continue working with her and truly appreciate how understanding and flexible she is. No matter how crazy things get at work it’s a relief to know she’s there.

Written on Aug 11, 2025 after therapy with Sue (Susie) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, com

She's amazing! I have already recommended her to co-workers....

Written on Jun 24, 2025 after therapy with Sue (Susie) for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, and career difficulties

Great service

Written on Apr 28, 2025 after therapy with Sue (Susie) for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, anger management, and career difficulties

She listens, we really click and she’s helpful

Written on Aug 16, 2024 after therapy with Sue (Susie) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, grief, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd