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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief and loss
About Susan
LMFT in California with 31 years of clinical experience, Susan Jester focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. She works with adults who are facing major life transitions, chronic health challenges, caregiving strain, and issues tied to aging. Sessions are conducted in English and grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
Susan helps people sort through relationship patterns and communication problems. She pays attention to attachment dynamics and family of origin issues that shape current behavior. Practical problem solving and clearer communication are frequent focuses in sessions.
When trauma or abuse is involved, she guides clients through steps to reduce symptoms and regain a sense of control. She also supports people coping with mood disorders, postpartum depression, and the aftermath of sexual assault. The work can involve pacing the material and using concrete skills to manage overwhelming reactions.
For adults facing midlife crisis, chronic pain, or illness, Susan blends emotional processing with strategies to manage daily stress and caregiving demands. She addresses infidelity, grief, and other relational ruptures with attention to what each person needs to move forward.
Susan describes her practice as evidence-based and focused on practical results. To begin, prospective clients use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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How her evidence-based approaches work in online sessions
Susan practices with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and emotional processing. One approach emphasizes understanding attachment and relational patterns to reduce repeating conflict and improve communication. This helps people who struggle with repeated relationship problems and family of origin issues. Another approach centers on trauma-informed methods that pace exposure and teach grounding and distress-management skills. That work supports those recovering from sexual assault, abuse, or post-traumatic stress.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. She will work with each person to identify which techniques match their goals, symptoms, and preferences. Sessions include checking what helps, adjusting pace, and adding skill practice as needed.
Confirm the therapist's current session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing sessions during a work break or between appointments. It can also let people connect when managing chronic illness or caregiving demands. Licensed professionals can adapt session length and focus to match practical constraints and treatment goals.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
31+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, plus related areas such as caregiver stress, chronic illness, and women's issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her practice uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques with attention to attachment dynamics and communication patterns. Sessions emphasize practical skills and emotional processing.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 31 years of experience as a practicing therapist in California.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and provides services based in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the U.S.?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.