Susan Faix, LMFT

California LMFT focusing on family and grief

Addictions and family
Grief and parenting
Compassionate tailored care

About Susan Faix

Susan Faix is a California-licensed therapist (LMFT) with 26 years of professional experience working with individuals and families. She has helped people navigate addictions, family conflict, grief and loss, and parenting challenges while drawing on a broad background in relational and individual care.

Susan approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts conversation and treatment plans to fit each client’s specific needs. She emphasizes practical support for those ready to take the first step toward a more fulfilling life and offers steady guidance through change and healing.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesCompassion fatigue

Also Specializes In

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression Coping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Susan Faix have?

Susan Faix has 26 years of professional experience.

Is Susan Faix a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LMFT credential, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details: CA LMFT 45579.

In which languages does Susan Faix provide therapy?

Susan Faix provides therapy in English.

Where is Susan Faix located?

She is located in California.

How can I work with Susan Faix as my therapist?

You can work with Susan Faix through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Susan Faix work with international clients?

Susan Faix does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Susan Faix cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of closeness and trust. In practice this approach helps people understand how attachment styles influence relationships and can be useful for issues like abandonment, intimacy-related concerns, and rebuilding secure connections.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client's own goals and experiences, offering a nonjudgmental space where the therapist reflects and supports personal growth. This approach can help with stress, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and when someone needs a collaborative, empathic process.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) addresses unhelpful thoughts and behaviors by teaching practical skills and strategies. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and challenges that benefit from concrete coping tools.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Susan will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and may integrate elements from different approaches as appropriate.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, access support from home, and maintain continuity of care across changing circumstances.

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