Susana Valdez
California LCSW for anxiety, relationships, trauma and depression
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About
Susana Valdez is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in California with ten years of professional experience. She focuses on supporting people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and the effects of trauma and abuse. Her caseload includes work with issues such as panic, mood disorders, attachment difficulties, and challenges related to addiction and domestic violence.
Her style is described in her materials as compassionate and affirming, offering a warm, non-judgmental environment for exploration and healing. She draws from evidence-based practices to help clients increase self-understanding, address communication and control issues, and navigate separation, blended family dynamics, or immigration-related stressors.
Valdez provides services in English and Spanish and has a stated interest in supporting people through life transitions and interpersonal conflicts. She aims to collaborate with individuals who are working on relationship patterns, feelings of isolation, or the long-term effects of past wounds while attending to present-day challenges.
Her style is described in her materials as compassionate and affirming, offering a warm, non-judgmental environment for exploration and healing. She draws from evidence-based practices to help clients increase self-understanding, address communication and control issues, and navigate separation, blended family dynamics, or immigration-related stressors.
Valdez provides services in English and Spanish and has a stated interest in supporting people through life transitions and interpersonal conflicts. She aims to collaborate with individuals who are working on relationship patterns, feelings of isolation, or the long-term effects of past wounds while attending to present-day challenges.
- Location:
- California, United States
- Years Experience:
- 10
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English, Spanish
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Depression
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Forgiveness, Immigration issues, Isolation / loneliness, Mood disorders, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Workplace issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: CA LCSW 112747
- NPI Number: 1538655840
- License: LCSW (California)
Remote care grounded in compassion and evidence-informed practice
Susana Valdez offers online sessions that emphasize a compassionate, affirming therapeutic stance alongside evidence-based practices. She presents a warm, non-judgmental environment where clients can explore stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, mood concerns, and responses to trauma. Her online work aims to mirror the collaborative approach described in her professional materials, with attention to each person’s unique history and present challenges.
In virtual sessions she integrates an affirming, client-centered perspective with approaches that focus on understanding attachment patterns, communication problems, and coping with life transitions. This combination is intended to help clients examine interpersonal dynamics, address shame or abandonment concerns, and develop practical strategies for everyday situations.
Online appointments are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Those interested in remote work with Valdez can expect a collaborative process that explores goals together and adapts to preferences for pace, mode of contact, and conversational style.
How long has Susana Valdez practiced as a therapist?
She has ten years of clinical experience.
What are her professional credentials?
She is an LCSW licensed in California, license number CA LCSW 112747.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
She works in English and Spanish.
Where is she based?
Her practice is based in California.
What communication methods are offered for therapy?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does she accept clients from other countries?
This profile indicates she does not accept international clients.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started working with her?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.