- Attachment-based work
- CBT techniques
- Emotion-focused methods
About Susan
Susan Zapatha is a Florida LMHC with 28 years of experience. She helps people with relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and related concerns. Her work is aimed at people facing stress, anxiety, and life transitions who need steady, experienced support.
Susan keeps conversations direct and practical. She listens to what matters most and helps clients name patterns that cause pain. Sessions focus on everyday steps people can try between meetings to ease symptoms and improve communication.
Her background spans long-term clinical work with adults dealing with mood and behavioral challenges. That experience informs how she responds to issues like depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and addiction-related struggles. She also assists people coping with caregiver stress, chronic illness, and attachment-related difficulties.
Susan uses relationship-focused approaches to help people sort feelings and repair connections. She draws on methods that address how early experiences shape current reactions to stress and intimacy. Therapy includes identifying unhelpful thinking and practicing new ways of relating to others.
Practical matters such as sleep disruption, anger, and low self-esteem are part of the work. Susan also supports career concerns, parenting stress, and navigation of LGBT-related issues. For those facing complicated family histories, she works through issues like abandonment, adoption and blended family tensions.
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current reactions. It helps people understand patterns in close relationships and how to form steadier connections now. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, non-directive way of talking so the client guides the topics and pace. It can help people clarify goals and feel heard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking patterns that fuel anxiety or depression and teaches practical strategies to test and change those thoughts.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Susan will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best for their goals and preferences. That means checking in and adjusting methods over time rather than sticking to a single plan.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy life - they can be easier to schedule around work or study, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Online work can also make regular appointments more consistent during major life transitions.
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports adults with relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, stress, anxiety, mood concerns, addictions, and related issues listed in her specialties.
How would she describe her approach in sessions?
She uses relationship-focused, client-centered methods and cognitive tools to name patterns, practice new responses, and improve communication.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 28 years of professional experience working in clinical settings with adults on a wide range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices from Florida as indicated in her profile.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients as stated in her profile.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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