Susan Hill, LMFT

Practical, compassionate therapy for relationship and trauma concerns

About Susan

Susan Hill is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people facing relationship struggles, trauma, low self-esteem, depression, and big life changes. She writes and speaks plainly, offering steady support for those who want clearer communication and more confidence.

Background and approach

She brings a calm, respectful presence to sessions and focuses on practical progress. Her background includes many years working with people involved in the court system before shifting to clinical practice.

That experience shaped how she listens for patterns in behavior and relationships. She uses that perspective to help clients understand how past experiences affect current choices and feelings.

Susan draws on approaches such as attachment work, cognitive behavioral strategies, and mindfulness tools. She uses these methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts, practice new ways of relating, and manage strong emotions.

When trauma is a factor, she may incorporate techniques aimed at reducing the power of painful memories. Sessions are collaborative.

Susan tailors conversations and plans to each person rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model. She aims to empower clients to make changes that fit their daily lives and values.

With eight years in clinical practice as an LMFT in California, she blends practical problem solving with compassion. Her approach is straightforward and focused on small steps that build toward lasting change.

Therapeutic approaches suited to online care

Susan commonly uses attachment-based work and cognitive behavioral therapy in online sessions. Attachment-based work helps people notice how early relationship patterns shape current bonds and communication. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

She also frequently incorporates mindfulness practices to help manage strong emotions and ground attention in the present moment. These exercises can be taught and practiced during video calls or reinforced through messaging between sessions. Susan works collaboratively with each person to find which approach or combination feels most useful, adapting strategies as goals and needs evolve.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits for this work. Video calls allow full conversations and visual cues for relationship and attachment work. Phone sessions can be a good choice when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to share thoughts between sessions, track progress, and practice skills in real time. Together these formats give flexibility to fit therapy into a busy life and keep momentum between appointments.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

Susan helps people with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, depression, and coping with life changes. She also works on attachment issues, caregiver stress, workplace problems, and feelings like guilt or isolation.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style blends practical tools with reflective listening. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts, improving communication, and building emotion regulation skills.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has eight years of clinical practice experience and prior professional experience working with people in the court system for many years.

What credentials and region does she practice in?

She practices in California as a licensed marriage and family therapist, listed as LMFT in her credentials.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 8 years
Licensed: California
Languages: English