Susan Faix

Susan Faix is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with over 26 years of professional experience. She focuses on real-life problems like addictions, grief, parenting challenges, and anger. Susan aims to meet people where they are and offer steady, respectful support as they take steps toward change.

She keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Conversations and goals are shaped around each person’s needs rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. That can mean working on coping skills for stress, unpacking relationship patterns, or addressing sleep and eating concerns alongside mood symptoms like depression or bipolar challenges.

Susan draws from several therapy approaches to match what a person needs. Client-centered methods put the person’s experience first, while attachment-based work looks at how early bonds affect current relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and change behavior, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) offer tools for emotional regulation and improving connection.

Her practice also addresses concerns related to caregiving stress, blended family issues, communication problems, codependency, abandonment, and recovery from trauma. She supports people coping with life changes, career stress, and compassion fatigue as well. Language of therapy is English.

Starting therapy begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling according to availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients are encouraged to select the Start Therapy button and follow the site steps to connect.

How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current feelings and behaviors. It can help people understand patterns that affect intimacy, trust, and how they respond to stress.

Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person’s own experience and pace. The therapist listens closely and helps clients find their own solutions, which works well for people who want a collaborative, non-directive space.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that contribute to distress and then testing small changes. It is useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and for building practical coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work together with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That plan can be adjusted over time as progress and priorities change.

Online therapy can make fitting sessions into everyday life easier, such as scheduling meetings during a lunch break or when travel is difficult. Because session formats are not listed in the profile, confirm the available online options before booking. Many people appreciate that remote work removes commuting and can allow shorter check-ins when needed, while still focusing on emotion regulation, communication skills, and problem-solving in the same way as in-person therapy.