Susan Rome

Susan Rome is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. She has 39 years of experience working with depression, panic symptoms, and social anxiety. Her approach starts with listening so clients feel heard and understood.

Susan creates an open environment where people can speak about difficult thoughts and feelings. She aims to reduce shame and blame while encouraging honest reflection. Sessions focus on practical steps that fit into everyday life and on building clearer communication skills.

Her work often addresses patterns that keep people stuck, such as control issues, guilt, or isolation and loneliness. She guides people through problem-solving and coping strategies tailored to their situation. Divorce, forgiveness, and finding life purpose are also common topics she supports.

Susan emphasizes steady progress rather than quick fixes. She helps clients notice small changes that lead to relief and stronger self-acceptance. Her style is direct but compassionate, combining guidance with space for clients to make their own decisions.

She practices in California and offers sessions in English. If you are ready to begin, Susan asks that you follow the site's sign-up flow to match and schedule a first appointment.

Approaches and how online work can fit your life

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on changing unhelpful patterns and building skills. One common approach helps people identify and shift thought patterns that fuel anxiety and depression. It teaches practical tools to reduce worry and manage panic symptoms.

Another helpful approach concentrates on relationships and communication. It looks at how people interact, clarifies needs, and practices clearer ways to express feelings. This style often helps when arguments, control issues, or isolation have grown over time.

Finding the right method is a cooperative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which approach fits best based on goals and preferences. That plan can change as progress is made so methods stay useful and relevant.

Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into busy days by avoiding travel, allowing shorter check-ins, or making it simpler to schedule around work or family commitments. Therapists can also adapt sessions to focus on communication practice, crisis coping skills, or step-by-step strategies for reducing loneliness.