Profile / United States
Suzanne Shumaker, LCSW
California
LCSW - Stress and Anxiety focus
See online therapy options- CBT based work
- DBT skills
- Self esteem help
About Suzanne
Suzanne Shumaker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with three years of clinical experience. She focuses on common problems like stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also pays attention to communication problems, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose.
She uses straightforward, skills-based work to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions include talking through current problems and practicing small changes that can be used between meetings. Suzanne draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered methods to structure this practical work.
Clients can expect sessions that address emotional reactions and everyday behaviors. That may include breaking down a distressing situation, testing different ways of responding, and building simple routines to reduce overwhelm. She also supports work on forgiveness, grief, and rebuilding self-esteem after setbacks.
Suzanne aims to help people develop clearer coping strategies for transitions and stressful periods. She emphasizes mutual planning so goals are concrete and measurable. Progress is tracked through the tasks and exercises agreed on in session.
She works in English and practices in California. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session through the online pathway listed on this site. The site subscription model used for sessions can be canceled at any time.
How CBT, DBT, and client-centered work translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and clarifying what matters to the person. It helps people feel understood and decide what to work on first. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses short exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving coping strategies, including mindfulness and distress tolerance.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Suzanne will collaborate with each person to select which methods to use based on goals and what feels most useful. That means revising the plan if an approach does not fit or if priorities change over time.
The original profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions around daily life, shorten check-ins when needed, and use worksheets or guided practices between meetings. Therapists and licensed professionals can use these tools to keep therapy structured and goal-focused while accommodating practical schedules and constraints.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She commonly helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include communication problems, guilt and shame, and life purpose.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and skills-oriented, using structured conversations and exercises. She combines client-centered listening with CBT and DBT techniques to work on thoughts, behaviors, and emotion regulation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience working as a clinician. That experience informs her use of CBT, DBT, and client-centered approaches.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She holds an LCSW credential and practices in California. The credential listed is CA LCSW.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and the practice uses a subscription model for sessions. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That starts the intake and scheduling process.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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