AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.
Mindfulness-based care
Relationship focus
Practical skills
About Susan
Susan Faix is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in California with 26 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people navigate addiction, grief, parenting challenges, relationship strain, anxiety, depression, and major life transitions. Susan aims to treat each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion as they take steps toward change.
She shapes conversations and plans around what each person needs. Sessions tend to be practical and down-to-earth, with an emphasis on skills that can help in daily life. Her work often combines mindfulness-based practices with approaches that attend to how people connect to others and to themselves.
Susan uses methods drawn from attachment-based and client-centered work to help people clarify patterns in relationships and build more helpful ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used when people want clear strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy ideas may appear when emotion regulation and coping skills are needed.
Over a long career Susan has supported people through grief, parenting strain, burnout and compassion fatigue, and the ups and downs of mood and anxiety. She also addresses challenges such as sleep and eating concerns, anger, self-esteem, career questions, and ADHD-related struggles.
Susan asks questions, listens closely, and collaborates with each person to design a path forward. She encourages small, manageable steps and checking in about what helps and what needs adjusting.
How her approaches translate to online care
Mindfulness Therapy focuses on present-moment awareness and simple practices that reduce reactivity and increase calm. It can help when anxiety, stress, sleep, or emotional overwhelm get in the way of daily life.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in how people connect with others and themselves. It helps identify repeating relationship habits and supports building more secure ways of relating to partners, family members, or oneself.
Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s own goals and experience. The therapist listens with empathy and helps people find their own solutions rather than imposing a fixed path.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Susan will work together with each person to match techniques to their needs, goals, and preferences, and she will adjust the plan as progress is tracked.
For practical online work, confirm available session options before booking. Many people find online therapy fits into busy days better, allowing shorter commute time and the ability to schedule sessions between other responsibilities. Online sessions can make it easier to use mindfulness practices and coaching tools in the context of daily routines. Licensed professionals can guide breathing, grounding, and behavior-change exercises that translate well to a virtual setting.
These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Susan help with?
She works with people facing addictions, grief, parenting difficulties, relationship strain, anxiety, depression, trauma and related concerns such as sleep, eating, anger, and self-esteem.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style blends practical skills and reflective listening. She uses mindfulness and relational approaches while keeping goals grounded in everyday life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 26 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns and life stages in California.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in California.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking to know how she meets with clients.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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