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Susan Zapatha, LMHC
Florida
LMHC - Relationships and Trauma
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Attachment-based work
- Client-centered approach
About Susan
Susan Zapatha is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 28 years of experience. She helps people navigate relationship pain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, and parenting challenges. She also works with anxiety, stress, addiction concerns, mood differences, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.
She uses straightforward conversation to identify what is getting in the way. Sessions focus on noticing thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Practical steps and experiments are introduced so people can try different ways of responding between meetings.
Susan draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with attachment-informed and client-centered ideas. That means she pays attention to how early relationship patterns shape current reactions and also listens to each person's priorities. Emotional work is included when it helps clarify what a person needs and how to communicate it more effectively.
Her approach is calm and structured. She helps people break down large problems into manageable tasks. Homework is often part of the work so progress can happen outside sessions.
Susan has worked across many settings over nearly three decades in Florida. She will discuss practical steps for the concerns a person brings and outline options so the first session is focused and clear.
How CBT and attachment work in online sessions
Susan combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with attachment-informed ideas and a client-centered frame. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, or change interaction patterns. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns affect current reactions and helps people notice and alter those patterns.She treats the choice of approach as collaborative. In early sessions she and the client review goals, try out techniques, and agree on what to emphasize. That negotiation helps determine whether CBT tasks, attachment-focused conversations, or client-centered listening is most useful at a given point.
The biography does not specify which online formats she uses, so confirm the available session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings around work, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when needed. Some approaches translate well to shorter, skills-focused sessions while others may use longer conversations to process emotions; Susan will help decide what fits a person’s schedule and goals.
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address most often?
Susan commonly helps with relationship and family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting stress, anxiety, depression, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits, then tests new ways of thinking and behaving with practical exercises between sessions.
What is her professional background and experience?
She is a Florida LMHC with 28 years of professional experience working with people on relationship, trauma, grief, and mood concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds the LMHC credential in Florida and practices with that license in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not list session formats. Please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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