
Susan Walters
VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate
28 years of experience
Meet Susan
Life changes, fear, anxiety, depression and trauma can make it hard to experience joy and satisfaction. You don’t have to navigate this alone. I work with clients to reconnect with themselves, strengthen relationships, and feel more grounded in their daily lives. I also support both men and women as they adjust to parenthood, recognizing that childbirth can be a challenging and transformative time for parents. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches, we’ll explore what may be holding you back and develop practical tools to help you move forward. Together, we’ll work to shift unhelpful thought patterns, build self-compassion, and respond to challenges with greater clarity and presence. My approach is collaborative, supportive, and focused on helping you create meaningful, lasting change. Reaching out takes courage. If you’re ready to take that step, I’m here to support you.
I’m here to help you restore joy and to support you in being present with yourself and in your relationships.
Communication Style
- Calming
- Direct
- Mindful
- Solution-oriented
- Warm
Specialties & Approaches
Specialties
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Burnout
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict (1 adult in session)
- Grief
- Individual Therapy
- Life Transitions
- OCD
- Panic
- Pregnancy/Peripartum/Infertility
- Relationship Concerns (1 adult in session)
- Stress
- Trauma
- Workplace Stress
Focus Areas
- Parents
- Students
Approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused
- Strengths-Based
Licensed In
Locations
Virtual appointments available for California residents
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Session Details
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Interests
I enjoy being outdoors with family or friends. I spend time with my pets and am involved with fostering both cats and dogs.
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Centivo
- Anthem Blue Cross of CA
- Out-of-State BlueCard PPO
- Prime Health
- Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth
- Health Net
- Blue Shield of California
- None, I’m paying out of pocket
Credentials & Verification
License number
#34665 • California • LMFT
Education
MA - Marital and Family Therapy, Loyola Marymount University Certificate in Peripartum Mental Health - Postpartum Support International
Susan Walters, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #34665 (exp August 2027)
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$28
/ session on average with insurance
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Most new clients have their first session within a week. You can change therapists at any time, at no cost.
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