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Susan Willsmore

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Susan Willsmore, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in CA More info Licensed Clinical Social Workers, LCSWs, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

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Hi there, I'm Susan!

My name is Susan, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I believe therapy should be very person-centered. You are the expert of your life, and as a therapist, I'm not here to tell you that you need to change. I love guiding people through the changes they're hoping for.

My approach

My work focuses on interventions which include dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), somatic therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

My focus

I am passionate about supporting individuals with a trauma history and those who struggle with managing anxiety and depressive symptoms. I also have experience working with neurodivergent adults and adolescents.

My communication style

My communication style is very calm, engaging, and understanding. I believe humor is healing and try to incorporate such during sessions.

My first session with you

In the first session, we're just getting to know each other. I don't put any pressure on talking about anything specific and like to let you guide what you'd like to talk about.

About Susan

Specialities

  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Borderline Personality
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Autism or Asperger's Syndrome

Methods

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Dialectical (DBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
  • Client Centered Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based
  • Solution Focused

Practice

License

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) More info Licensed Clinical Social Workers, LCSWs, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Accepted insurance providers

  • Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of MA, Carelon, Cigna, Decent, Kaiser Permanente (Southern Ca), MHN, and Optum

Languages spoken

  • English

Allyship

  • LGBTQIA+ aligned

Education

  • Master of Social Work (MSW) - Walden University (02/2021) Bachelor of Science (BS) - Wilmington University (05/2014)

Session Information

  • Video session
  • 60 minutes

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