Susan Hallett , LCSW

Susan Hallett is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 15 years of professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and life changes. She supports clients who are working on self-esteem, confidence, motivation, and coping with loss, and she also addresses communication challenges, forgiveness, life purpose, and self-love.

Susan approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, holding the belief that each person is the expert of their own story and already possesses resources to address the challenges they face. She recognizes the courage it takes to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and aims to empower clients as they take initial steps toward change.

Drawing on evidence-based therapeutic techniques, she tailors support to each individual, combining compassionate guidance with practical tools to manage difficult emotions and daily stressors. Her work emphasizes collaboration, helping clients set meaningful goals and build skills that align with their values and priorities. Susan offers steady encouragement while helping people find clearer direction and greater resilience in life transitions.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Support

Susan employs evidence-based therapeutic techniques that are practical and focused on the concerns she commonly treats. One approach emphasizes skills-based work to manage stress and anxiety - teaching emotion regulation, coping strategies, and problem-solving skills that help reduce everyday overwhelm and promote steadier functioning. Another area of focus is grief and loss support, offering space to process emotions, find meaning after loss, and develop adaptive ways of remembering and moving forward. She also uses a strengths-oriented stance to support self-esteem and life purpose, helping clients identify personal values and build confidence through achievable goals.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process; Susan collaborates with each person to determine which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process helps shape sessions so they feel relevant and manageable.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexibility and accessibility, making it easier to fit consistent care into busy schedules or life transitions. These formats let licensed professionals deliver focused support and practical tools while accommodating different communication styles and daily routines.