- CBT methods
- Trauma-focused care
- Mindfulness techniques
About Susan
Susan Frambes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey with 30 years of experience. She works with adults facing depression, anxiety, addiction, stress, relationship and family concerns, and issues linked to childhood experiences and family of origin patterns. She also helps people dealing with grief, career questions, sleep and eating concerns, and compassion fatigue.
She focuses on practical talk therapy. Sessions are straightforward and aim to identify unhelpful patterns carried from early family life. She uses talk, problem solving, and tools from cognitive behavioral approaches to help people notice and change those patterns.
Her background includes long-term clinical work with adults who have experienced domestic violence, stalking, and other forms of personal harm, and with people living with disabilities. That experience informs how she supports those coping with life transitions and the consequences of earlier family dynamics.
In sessions she blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and trauma-focused methods when appropriate. She also draws on mindfulness strategies to help with anxiety, stress, and sleep problems.
Susan values clear communication and practical planning. She is based in New Jersey and works in English. Before booking, confirm current session formats and scheduling options to make sure they fit your needs.
How Susan’s approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting back what matters to the person. Online work using this approach focuses on clear communication and making space for the client to set priorities and goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down thoughts, feelings, and behaviors into manageable steps. In online sessions CBT is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice small changes that can be done between appointments to address anxiety, depression, or sleep and eating concerns.
Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on recognizing how past experiences affect current behavior and relationships. When used online it tends to combine careful pacing with concrete coping skills to manage distress and reduce reactivity tied to family-of-origin issues.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Susan will discuss goals and preferences and help decide whether client-centered listening, CBT techniques, trauma-focused strategies, mindfulness, or a mix fits best. That decision is collaborative and can change as needs evolve.
The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and making it easier to attend from different locations. Confirm the current session formats before booking to know if video, phone, or text options are offered. Online appointments can make it simpler to keep regular check-ins and practice skills between meetings.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Susan works with adults on depression, anxiety, addictions, grief, relationship and family issues, and problems tied to early family patterns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses direct talk therapy that combines client-centered listening with practical techniques to change unhelpful habits and thoughts.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of clinical experience working with adults on trauma, life transitions, addictions, and related issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in New Jersey and practices there.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; confirm price details during intake.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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