Janice Susman is a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in California with 30 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, low self esteem, depression, and relationship concerns. Janice aims to create a calm, straightforward space where people can begin to sort out what feels overwhelming.
She believes each person knows their own story and brings strengths to the work. In sessions she helps people notice practical patterns, try small changes, and build skills that reduce daily strain. Her approach emphasizes clear steps and steady progress rather than jargon or one-size-fits-all fixes.
Janice draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. She uses that lens to help people shift thinking, handle social anxiety, and cope with life transitions. She also supports people facing divorce, isolation, guilt, or trouble forgiving themselves or others.
Clients can expect a supportive, goal-oriented style that balances listening with concrete tools. Janice pays attention to communication problems and motivation, and she helps people reconnect with purpose and self-love. The work is collaborative: she helps people set goals and track what changes feel helpful.
People who reach out typically want clear, practical steps for feeling better and moving forward. If you want steady guidance to manage everyday stress and rebuild confidence, Janice offers an experienced, empathetic perspective to help you take those next steps.
How CBT and online work can help you regain confidence
Janice uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and change day-to-day behaviors that keep problems going. CBT focuses on concrete steps - identifying negative thinking, trying new behaviors, and tracking what improves - which can be useful for anxiety, low self esteem, and mild depression.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Janice works collaboratively to decide which tools fit each person's goals and preferences. Together they set priorities, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people meet from their usual routine so therapy feels more practical. Ask about available session formats when you start the matching process so you can choose what works best for your schedule and needs.
What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Janice commonly helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also works with communication problems, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and feelings of isolation.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a straightforward, goal-oriented style that combines listening with practical exercises. Sessions focus on small changes people can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional experience working with a range of mood and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She is a California licensed marriage and family therapist, listed as LMFT, and practices in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.