Suzanne is a licensed marriage and family therapist and associate professional clinical counselor. She has experience treating youth and families in community mental health and crisis settings. She received her clinical training at the Riverside County Department of Behavioral Health through The Lehman Center, where she provided therapy services to children, adolescents, and families. She subsequently worked for three years at Loma Linda Behavioral Medicine Center, focusing on youth and families navigating suicidality, self-harm, and other acute safety concerns. She has since gained further experience working in a group practice treating diverse client populations.

Through these roles, Suzanne has developed clinical expertise in treating mood disorders, anxiety disorders, learning differences, and in delivering family-based treatment. She draws on evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and client-centered approaches. Suzanne prioritizes building a strong, collaborative relationship with each child and family to make therapy enjoyable as well as productive.

Education

• MA, Dual Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy and Professional Clinical Counseling, Brandman University
• BA, Double major in Psychology and English with an emphasis in Literature and the Mind, University of California, Santa Barbara

Experience 

• Specializes in child and adolescent anxiety, depression, learning differences, and family challenges
• Experience in community mental health, hospital, and group practice settings
• Background in treating children, adolescents, and adults
• Uses a collaborative and supportive approach to treatment

Professional Affiliations

• California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists

Licenses & Certifications

• California Board of Behavioral Sciences – Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #152850
• California Board of Behavioral Sciences – Associate Professional Clinical Counselor #92506

Areas of Specialty

• Pediatric anxiety and mood disorders
• Learning and attention differences
• Family-based treatment

Modalities Practiced 

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Client-centered therapy

Client Focus

• Neurodiverse families and individuals
• Gender diverse families and individuals