Susan Land, LCSW, LCSW-C - Therapist in California

40 years experience
Evidence-based techniques
Practical coping skills

About Susan

Susan Land is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 40 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. She uses straightforward, evidence-based strategies and a collaborative style to help clients untangle what feels overwhelming. Susan aims to make sessions practical and focused so people can take clearer next steps between meetings.

Her work centers on common life challenges like coping with change, trauma and abuse, and the everyday pressure of responsibilities. She also helps people who face issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and problems around commitment or communication. Susan listens for the patterns that keep problems recurring and helps identify small, workable changes.

Susan brings decades of clinical experience to each session. She approaches therapy as a partnership, asking questions and offering tools so clients can test what fits. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with attention to both feelings and practical behavior.

People who choose her often want clear steps for dealing with relationship tensions, symptoms of anxiety or depression, or the fallout of major life transitions. Susan explains options in plain language and supports people as they try new coping skills. Her aim is to help clients feel more capable in everyday life.

She is licensed as an LCSW in California and holds the LCSW-C in Maryland. Sessions are conducted in English. If this approach seems like it could help, follow the Start Therapy process to begin.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Depression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issues Blended family issues Caregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separation Domestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissism Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

40+ years

Credentials

California, Maryland

Languages

English

How evidence-based approaches translate to online work

Susan uses straightforward, evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on what helps in daily life. One common approach she draws on emphasizes identifying unhelpful patterns and practicing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms of anxiety or depression. This method helps when habits and reactions are getting in the way of goals.

Another approach she uses centers on processing reactions to trauma and abuse in a paced, supportive way. It focuses on helping people regain a sense of control over their responses and build coping skills for managing distressing memories or triggers.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Susan treats therapy as a collaboration and will help determine which techniques fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Session formats are not specified in this biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing scheduling during breaks, or making shorter check-ins possible. It also lets people meet with licensed professionals from different locations while they focus on practical steps and new skills.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

Susan focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. She also works with related issues such as abandonment, attachment problems, caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, and divorce or separation.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and practical, using evidence-based therapeutic techniques to set clear, manageable goals. Sessions are conversational and geared toward testing small changes between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has over 40 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and life issues. That history informs a steady, pragmatic approach in session.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

Susan holds an LCSW in California and an LCSW-C in Maryland. Her profile lists California as her primary location.

In which language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm current pricing when you begin the Start Therapy process.

What should I do to begin?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability. That process will guide you to the next steps.

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