Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Susana Valdez, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 112747
- NPI
- 1538655840
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- California
These details come from information Susana supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and depression
About Susana
Susana Valdez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with ten years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and aim to address everyday strains that affect work and home life.
She works directly with people facing communication problems, attachment issues, and feelings of isolation or loneliness. She also helps those coping with divorce and separation, blended family tensions, and immigration-related stress. Substance use and domestic violence are included among the practical concerns she can address.
Her style emphasizes clear discussion of problems and practical steps people can take between sessions. That includes improving communication, reducing overwhelm, and creating small routines that support mood and stability. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide this work.
Valdez encourages straightforward goal-setting and checks progress together with each person. Sessions move at a practical pace focused on solving immediate problems as well as understanding patterns that keep them repeating. She explains options in plain language and uses examples people can try at home.
Clients can expect a clinician who balances direct feedback with careful listening. The LCSW credential - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - is held in California. This profile describes the areas she focuses on and how she approaches the work; confirm current session options when you schedule.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based methods are used in online sessions
Many of the techniques Susana draws on come from evidence-based therapeutic approaches that focus on practical change. One common approach teaches skills for managing anxiety and low mood through short exercises and behavior changes that can be practiced between sessions. Another approach looks at attachment and relationship patterns to improve communication and reduce repeating conflicts, often using role practice and real-life examples to build new habits.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will review a persons goals, symptoms, and daily pressures, then recommend strategies to try. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress and needs become clearer.
If you plan to work online, confirm the current session formats before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy week and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Online work can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to schedule sessions around work or family obligations. Licensed professionals will discuss practical expectations and which methods to focus on in virtual sessions.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She addresses stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional areas include communication problems, attachment issues, and substance use concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses plain language and practical steps during sessions, combining listening with direct feedback. Work often focuses on communication skills, routines, and real-world problem solving.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with adult clients on common life stressors and interpersonal challenges.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers