Susan Faix
California LMFT focused on addictions, family, and trauma
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About
Susan Faix, LMFT, is a California-licensed clinician with 26 years of professional experience. She works with a wide range of concerns including addictions, family conflict, grief and loss, parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, mood concerns such as depression and bipolar, anxiety and stress, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, self esteem, ADHD, and career-related stress.
Her work is informed by Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Existential Therapy. She emphasizes respectful, sensitive, and compassionate interaction, and she tailors dialog and treatment plans to the individual needs presented in each case.
Susan frames the decision to begin therapy as a courageous step and offers practical support in that process. She adapts the pace and focus of sessions to what each person brings, with the stated aim of helping clients move toward clearer coping strategies and more manageable day-to-day functioning.
Her work is informed by Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Existential Therapy. She emphasizes respectful, sensitive, and compassionate interaction, and she tailors dialog and treatment plans to the individual needs presented in each case.
Susan frames the decision to begin therapy as a courageous step and offers practical support in that process. She adapts the pace and focus of sessions to what each person brings, with the stated aim of helping clients move toward clearer coping strategies and more manageable day-to-day functioning.
- Location:
- California, United States
- Years Experience:
- 26
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Addictions, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Compassion fatigue
Other areas of experience: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, ADHD, Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Hoarding, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Traumatic brain injury, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: CA LMFT 45579
- NPI Number: 1669207833
- License: LMFT (California)
Remote sessions and therapeutic focus
Susan offers remote work that draws on several evidence-informed approaches to match the concerns a person brings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to explore links between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and to develop practical skills for changing unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy contributes tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Attachment-Based Therapy helps examine relational patterns and how early bonds influence current relationships.
She frames treatment as a collaborative process, tailoring the emphasis and techniques to what each person needs and to the goals they establish together. Remote communication options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which are used to maintain continuity and flexibility of contact. These formats are described up front so prospective participants can choose how they prefer to engage.
How long has Susan Faix been practicing?
She has 26 years of professional experience as a clinician.
What are her professional credentials?
Susan is a licensed marriage and family therapist, listed as CA LMFT 45579.
Which languages does she work in?
She conducts therapy in English.
Where is she licensed to practice?
Her license is in California and she is based there.
What are the ways to work together remotely?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as communication options.
Does she accept international clients?
This profile indicates she does not accept international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to work together?
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