Sue (Susie) Swartz , LMFT

Sue (Susie) Swartz approaches therapy with the belief that every person brings a unique story and distinct needs to the therapeutic space. She encourages clients to see hope as a deliberate choice that can motivate the shifts they want to make, whether they are facing major life transitions, depression, anxiety, trauma, or complex bereavement. Her practice centers on helping individuals discover strengths and take steps toward a fuller, more meaningful life.

Her ideal clients are those who are prepared to make changes and engage in the work of growth. Using a client-centered framework, she helps people connect with their own resources and uncover the best versions of themselves. As a therapist she honors the responsibility of holding space for others, guiding clients to prepare mind, body, and spirit for the journey of change. Trust and authenticity in the therapeutic relationship are central to the progress she aims to foster.

Her background includes extensive work in trauma response, crisis intervention, victim advocacy, and support for adults with severe mental health challenges. Having spent many years in those roles, she brings seasoned perspective and steady support as clients explore patterns, thoughts, and behaviors that may be limiting their wellbeing. She is a LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - a professional license for providing therapy to individuals, couples, and families focused on relationships and life challenges.

Approaches That Guide Online Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and it supports living in line with personal values. This approach can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions when avoidance or rigidity gets in the way of meaningful action.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating that develop from early connections and current relationships. It aims to increase emotional safety, improve connection, and address issues like abandonment, attachment concerns, and relationship difficulties.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and the client’s own capacity for growth. The therapist follows the client’s lead, helping them uncover strengths and make choices consistent with their goals and values.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sue (Susie) Swartz works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to identify which methods best match a person’s needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the approach as therapy unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility to meet when and how it fits a person’s life. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide multiple ways to engage with therapy, making it easier to access care across schedules and locations while maintaining consistent support from a licensed therapist.