- Stress and anxiety
- Relationships and attachment
- Trauma and depression
About Susan
Susan Land is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California and an LCSW-C in Maryland with over 40 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. Her work also addresses concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and separation and divorce.
Susan keeps sessions straightforward and practical. She helps people name what feels overwhelming and identifies the next small steps they can try. Conversations cover patterns in relationships, ways to manage mood and anxiety, and strategies for handling big transitions in work, health, or family life.
Her approach is collaborative. She partners with each person to clarify goals and pick interventions that suit their everyday life. That can mean learning new communication skills, practicing ways to reduce anxiety, or planning how to cope with ongoing physical health challenges.
Susan draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide work with trauma, depression, and relationship difficulties. She aims for clear, manageable tasks between sessions so progress shows in day-to-day routines. Sessions also address practical issues like caregiver burden, blended family tensions, and commitment or control concerns.
People meet Susan to talk through confusing decisions and to find a steadier way forward after change. To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to see if this approach fits their current needs.
Evidence-based approaches for life transitions and stress
Two commonly used evidence-based techniques in work like this are cognitive-behavioral strategies and trauma-informed methods. Cognitive-behavioral techniques focus on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms; they are useful for stress, mood changes, and decision-making. Trauma-informed approaches pay attention to how past harm affects current relationships and coping, and they include pacing, grounding, and building practical skills to manage symptoms.Finding the right method is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify which approaches suit their goals and tolerances, adjusting strategies as needs and priorities become clearer.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit work into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a quick focused conversation is needed. These practical benefits help people keep therapy consistent while juggling work, caregiving, or health demands.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
California, Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes along with related issues like abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and divorce.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck or directionless?
Her style is collaborative and practical, helping people name what feels overwhelming, set clear goals, and try manageable steps between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has more than 40 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of mood, relationship, and life-change concerns.
What credentials and region apply to her practice?
She holds LCSW in California and LCSW-C in Maryland and practices from California for the services described.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How do session costs and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.