Susan Faix, LMFT

Susan Faix is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 26 years of experience practicing in California. She meets people where they are and focuses on clear, practical steps that help them manage stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, and self esteem concerns. She speaks English and uses a respectful, compassionate approach in sessions. Over her career Susan has helped people cope with addictions, parenting challenges, family conflict, and major life changes. She also works with mood challenges such as depression and bipolar disorder, and with concerns like eating and sleeping problems, anger, and intimacy-related issues. She pays attention to how relationships and attachment patterns shape everyday struggles. Her work is collaborative and down-to-earth. Susan tailors conversation and planning to each person’s needs instead of using one fixed method. She draws on approaches such as client-centered work, cognitive behavioral strategies, and therapies that focus on emotional bonds and regulation. Sessions often include learning practical skills, trying new ways to communicate, and noticing patterns that get in the way of feeling better. She emphasizes small, concrete steps that can fit into busy lives and build confidence over time. The tone in sessions is calm and respectful. Susan supports people dealing with grief, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, and life transitions. If you want straightforward help with coping and building stronger self esteem, she can work with you to create a plan that fits your goals.