- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Family of origin
About Sueann
Sueann Yahne is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 25 years of professional experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strains, family conflicts, parenting concerns, and major life changes. She focuses on practical steps people can use to resolve conflicts and reduce daily strain. Sueann describes clients as the experts in their own stories and works collaboratively from that perspective.
Sueann uses straightforward conversation to identify patterns that repeat across relationships. She pays attention to how family of origin issues and early attachments can shape current expectations and behavior. Sessions often look at communication habits, control dynamics, feelings of guilt or shame, and how these things affect parenting and adult relationships.
Her work includes addressing separation and divorce-related conflicts, infidelity, and fatherhood issues. She also has experience with topics such as codependency, sexual concerns, and problems tied to personality or intellectual disability. She aims to help people notice what keeps old patterns in place and try different ways of responding.
Sueann encourages small, doable changes rather than sweeping fixes. She helps people plan the next steps after a session so coping feels manageable between meetings. Conversations can include setting boundaries, improving communication, and handling conflict with less reactivity.
People who come to Sueann are often looking for clear, practical guidance about relationships and family dynamics. Her approach centers on listening closely to each person’s story and working together to find what actually helps in day-to-day life.
How therapeutic methods translate to online sessions
Two common, evidence-based approaches used in this work are skills-based cognitive methods and attachment-focused conversation. Skills-based cognitive methods teach concrete ways to notice unhelpful thoughts, test them, and try different responses; they help with anxiety, stress, and decision-making. Attachment-focused conversation looks at how early family roles shape current relationships and communication, helping people spot patterns that cause repeated conflict.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will review what you want to change and try methods that match those goals. That choice is collaborative and can shift as new issues come up during work together.
Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting meetings into a workday, reducing travel time, and making it easier to keep regular appointments. Because session formats are not specified in the original biography, confirm the current online options before booking. The therapist can then help arrange sessions that fit your schedule and daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflicts, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes. Family of origin issues and attachment-related patterns are part of her focus.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
She uses conversational, practical work to identify recurring patterns and test small changes. The emphasis is on collaborative problem solving and skills people can use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with adults on relationship and family issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
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