Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Suzanne Klekner, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 87294
- NPI
- 1477394104
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Suzanne 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
- Self esteem work
About Suzanne
Suzanne Klekner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 15 years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress and anxiety, address relationship concerns, and work through family conflicts. She also focuses on motivation, self-esteem, and confidence in daily life.
Suzanne keeps conversations straightforward. Sessions focus on identifying practical changes that fit into busy schedules. She treats communication problems and social anxiety in plain terms and works on small, manageable steps toward better functioning. She talks through patterns that cause isolation or lower self-love and helps people find ways to reconnect with themselves and others.
Her background spans community and clinical settings over a decade and a half. That experience informs how she notices strengths and barriers in everyday situations. She emphasizes skills people can use right away at home, work, or elsewhere to reduce anxiety and improve relationships.
Suzanne believes clients know their stories best and brings that perspective into sessions. She asks direct questions, offers reflections, and suggests concrete exercises to practice between meetings. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes.
People who choose her often want straightforward guidance on communication, career stress, and building confidence. She encourages a practical, step-by-step approach to change and checks in on what is working as therapy moves forward.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic techniques and how they work online
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are used to address practical problems. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches tools for managing anxiety and stress. This involves learning short exercises and behavior changes to interrupt worry and improve daily functioning. Another common element is communication-focused work that helps people practice clearer, more direct ways to speak and set boundaries. That kind of work often uses role-play and stepwise practice to make conversations easier in real life.Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and then recommend techniques to try. Progress is reviewed regularly and methods are adjusted based on what helps most for each person's situation.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and to keep momentum between appointments. For example, shorter check-ins can slot into a lunch break and video meetings can let someone notice how they respond in conversation practice. These practical benefits help integrate therapy with everyday life rather than add extra complication.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family conflict, motivation, self-esteem, and career-related strain.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and direct, focusing on skills and small steps people can use in daily life to reduce anxiety and improve relationships.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience in community and clinical settings.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers