Suzanne Shumaker
she/her
About
Suzanne
Hello, I'm Suzanne! As a licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My approach centers on helping clients develop self-compassion, explore life purpose and heal from challenging situations. My therapeutic work focuses on empowering individuals to overcome guilt and shame, cultivate self-love, and develop resilient coping strategies during significant life transitions. I create a compassionate, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their inner world, process post-traumatic experiences and rediscover personal strength.
I enjoy spending time with my husband, grown children and my two dogs (Cinnamon and Kelly). I love listening to my favorite music, advocating for the oppressed and swimming. I prefer to be called Suzanne and my pronouns are she/her.
Suzanne
treats clients with
Stress
Depression
Anxiety
Substance Use
Cultural or Racial Identity
Childhood Challenges
Grief and Loss
Weight Management
Physical Health
Anger
ADHD
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Hoarding
Borderline Personality Disorder
Relationship Difficulties
Sex/Intimacy
Life Transitions
Sleep or Insomnia
Trauma and PTSD
Communities
Suzanne
specializes in
Spirituality
Women's Issues
Men's Issues
LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Older Adults
Veterans
Approaches
Suzanne
can use
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
Mindfulness
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-Focused Therapy
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Humanistic/Transpersonal
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Narrative Therapy
Psychoanalytic
Psychodynamic
Abstinence-Only Models of Recovery
Seeking Safety
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Panic
Harm Reduction for Substance Use Disorders
Suzanne
education and experience
- Some of my past professional experiences include: Alcohol and other drug studies, working with the homeless population, working with the LGBTQ population in Residential Treatment, Advocating for Housing First and other oppressed populations and working with the elderly population.
- Education: Master of Social Work, University of Southern California. Bachelor of Science in Human Services, University of Phoenix.
Suzanne
license information