Susan VanAllen, LCSW
she/her
Licensed in CA #87695
Insurances Accepted: Anthem Blue Cross, Aetna, Health Net/MHN, Cigna/Evernorth
My Focus Areas
My Therapy Style
My areas of proficiency are in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, and panic. I am EMDR certified, RLT certified (a form of cognitive behavioral therapy), and have extensive success applying the use of cognitive processing therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance, and commitment therapy, as well as in supporting clients to learn extensive resourcing skills in concert with polyvagal theory for calming a client’s stressed nervous system. I am also an IFS (Internal Family Systems) informed therapist.
I have experienced much success in treating clients for depression, anxiety, panic disorder, PTSD, sleep disorders, and even helping people to increase their motivation to succeed or adhere to their diet and exercise programs.
My Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Harm Reduction, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-focused, Strengths-based
Education & Training
MSW - Social Work, California State University, San Bernardino
Certified in Rational Living Therapy, National Association of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Trained in EMDR, EMDR Consultants
Get to Know Me
What are your interests outside of work?
In my off time I enjoy time with family, working out, hiking out in nature, gardening, and traveling - mostly in our beautiful western states!
How do you recharge?
Working out or being in nature!
Do you have any pets?
I have 2 big ole Great Danes! I also have 4 cats right now…long story :)
