- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Family of origin issues
About Susan
Susan Bump is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Sessions are aimed at practical conversation and clear next steps rather than jargon.
Susan uses attachment-based and somatic approaches to help people notice how early family patterns show up now. She listens for repeated roles, expectations, and communication habits that may come from the family of origin and talks through how those patterns affect current relationships and daily functioning.
In sessions she helps clients build simple tools for managing stress and anxiety. That can include noticing body sensations, grounding techniques, and practicing new ways of asking for needs. She also addresses issues such as abandonment, codependency, caregiver stress, and feelings of emptiness or guilt.
Susan supports people facing midlife questions, struggles with body image, and concerns about aging or caregiving. She also works on forgiveness, self-love, and finding clearer life purpose when transitions feel overwhelming. Conversations focus on concrete steps clients can try between sessions.
Her practice is conversational and oriented toward real-world changes. Prospective clients can expect a mix of talking, attention to bodily experiences, and practical homework aimed at changing patterns that no longer serve them.
Attachment and Somatic Work for Remote Sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shaped current expectations and interaction patterns. It helps people spot repeated roles and communication habits that come from the family they grew up in and try different ways of relating now.Somatic Therapy focuses on body sensations and how the body holds stress. This approach uses gentle attention to breathing, posture, and physical noticing to reduce anxiety and increase regulation during difficult conversations.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose whether attachment-focused conversation, somatic exercises, or a mix fits their goals and daily life. That choice can change as progress is made.
The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and let people join from different locations without travel. These practical benefits help therapy fit into everyday routines while the therapist and client focus on changing long-standing patterns.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include abandonment, codependency, caregiver stress, and family of origin issues.
What is her approach in sessions?
She combines attachment-based work and somatic techniques to explore how past family patterns affect current behavior. Sessions mix conversation with attention to bodily sensations and practical exercises.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working as a clinician. That experience has centered on anxiety, relationship concerns, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a California LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Her practice is based in California.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats does she provide?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen plan.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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