- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and depression
About Susan
Susan Land is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with an additional LCSW-C credential in Maryland and over 40 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. Susan works with people who are struggling to manage heavy responsibilities and strong emotions.
She helps people break down problems into practical steps. Sessions often look at how relationships, work, and health affect everyday functioning. She addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, communication problems, codependency, and commitment worries.
Susan also supports people coping with chronic pain, illness, disability, caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, and separation or divorce. She pays attention to how overlapping conditions and life events create extra strain so those areas can be worked on together.
Her approach is collaborative. She partners with clients to identify what is getting in the way and to try workable strategies. The focus is on clear goals and steps that fit into a person’s life rather than on long theoretical explanations.
To begin, a prospective client completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and costs vary with location. Susan provides services in English and does not take international clients.
How evidence-based approaches are used online
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on practical steps people can try to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. One common approach emphasizes learning skills for managing anxiety and stressful moments, such as breathing methods, identifying thought patterns, and gradual exposure to difficult situations. These techniques help when social situations or overwhelming feelings get in the way of everyday tasks.Another helpful approach involves working on relationships and communication. That work looks at patterns in how people relate, improving how someone expresses needs, and practicing new ways of interacting. This can be useful for commitment issues, codependency, and repeating attachment patterns.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels doable. They will adapt methods over time so the plan stays useful and relevant.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also be a good option when quieter surroundings or lower data use are preferable. Licensed professionals can discuss which format will best fit practical needs during the matching and scheduling steps.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
California, Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Susan works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. She also addresses related issues such as abandonment, attachment, codependency, and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on clear goals and steps individuals can use in everyday life. She partners with clients to identify obstacles and try workable strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She has over 40 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of life and relationship concerns.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in California and holds an LCSW-C credential in Maryland. Her practice is based in California.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the country work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and how much do they cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees are provided during the sign-up process.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session once matched.