- Depression support
- Trauma recovery
- Caregiver stress
About Susan
Susan Baltimore is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 40 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and life transitions. Susan also focuses on attachment issues, body image concerns, caregiver stress, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety and questions of life purpose.
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps sessions practical and direct. Conversations often explore current reactions, patterns in relationships, and how past experiences shape present feelings. Susan helps people identify small changes they can try between sessions and reviews what does and does not help.
Susan has extensive experience supporting people through major life changes such as divorce, becoming a new parent, or adjusting to caregiver roles. She pays attention to how attachment and relationship patterns affect day-to-day life. Work on grief and trauma typically combines emotional processing with concrete coping strategies.
In sessions she encourages clear goals and regular check-ins about progress. Her approach leans toward problem-focused work when needed, and toward deeper reflection when people want to understand long-standing patterns. The overall aim is practical relief and better functioning, not quick fixes.
Sessions are conducted in English and take into account the person’s current life demands. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at both immediate relief and longer-term change. One approach focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce anxiety and low mood; this helps with social anxiety, depression, and daily stressors. Another approach targets processing of traumatic memories and current triggers, combining careful emotional work with practical coping skills to reduce post-traumatic stress symptoms and overwhelm.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss options, listen to the client’s goals, and try methods that match needs and preferences. That collaborative process includes checking progress and adjusting focus over time.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people maintain continuity of care if schedules or locations change. Licensed professionals can adapt discussion, skill practice, and homework to work well over virtual appointments, and the therapist will help choose what fits best for each person.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
Susan works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship problems, trauma and life transitions. She also addresses attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, and questions of life purpose.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to look at current patterns and past influences. Sessions focus on practical steps and reflection to clarify what matters next.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 40 years of clinical experience working with adults through grief, trauma, relationship changes, and major life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing details during the booking process.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.