Susan Hill

LMFT

California

Compassionate therapist focused on practical change

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At a glance

Credentials

LMFT

License

LMFT, California / 129826

NPI

1558776658

Experience

8 years

Languages

English

Location

California

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Motivational interviewing
   • Trauma informed care
   • Goal oriented sessions

   About Susan

   Susan Hill is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in California who helps people facing relationship struggles, trauma, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. She uses a practical, respectful style and aims to make it easier to talk about hard things. Susan draws on many years of prior professional work with people in the court system to inform how she supports clients now.

   She focuses on clear goals and honest conversation. Sessions are tailored to each person’s needs and pace. Her work often addresses attachment concerns, communication problems, caregiver stress, and issues around control and forgiveness.

   Susan uses approaches that emphasize change in everyday life. She applies Motivational Interviewing to help people find the reasons and energy to make meaningful changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to notice and shift thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going.

   For trauma-related concerns she blends techniques that can include Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills where appropriate. The aim is to reduce overwhelming reactions and build practical coping skills for daily life.

   Susan describes therapy as a collaborative process. She works with each client to set realistic steps and to adjust the plan as progress is made. The goal is to help people feel more confident, connected, and capable in their everyday lives.

2. How Susan’s approaches translate to online therapy

   Motivational Interviewing helps people explore their own reasons for change and build motivation in small, manageable steps. It focuses on listening and asking questions that guide a person toward choices they want to make. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people understand how early bonds affect how they relate now, which can reduce repeated hurts and improve connection.
   
   Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical strategies to notice unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that maintain problems. It is useful for depression, anxiety, and habit patterns that interfere with daily life. Together these approaches give a mix of motivation, insight into relationship patterns, and hands-on tools to try between sessions.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work. Susan will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts plans as progress is made so therapy stays relevant and practical.
   
   The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit appointments around work, reduce travel time, and allow focused check-ins without a long commute. Some formats also make it easier to use brief skills practice between meetings. Ask about available formats when scheduling to match sessions to your everyday routine.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

   Additional focus areas

   Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveWorkplace issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   8+ years

   Listed in

   California

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of concerns does Susan address?

   She helps people with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include attachment issues, caregiver stress, communication and workplace problems.

   What is her therapeutic style like?

   Her style is practical and respectful, with an emphasis on setting clear goals and tailoring dialogue to each person. Sessions focus on steps you can try between meetings.

   How long has she been practicing clinically?

   She has eight years of experience as a licensed therapist and a prior 27 years working with people in the court system, which influences her current approach.

   What are her credentials and where is she based?

   She holds an LMFT credential and practices in California.

   Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?

   Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.

   What session formats are available?

   The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.

   How is cost handled for therapy with her?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   How do I begin if I want to work with her?

   Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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