- Client-centered care
- CBT techniques
- Trauma-informed focus
About Susan
Susan Frambes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New Jersey. She works with adults who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship or family difficulties, addiction concerns, and sleep or eating problems. She also helps people dealing with trauma, abuse, compassion fatigue, and major life changes.
Susan keeps sessions focused and practical. She listens closely and uses talk therapy to help people name what feels heavy and find manageable steps forward. Her style is straightforward and caring, aimed at making therapy useful in day-to-day life.
With three decades of experience, Susan has worked with adults across a wide range of challenges. That background includes helping people who have experienced childhood trauma, stalking, or domestic violence, and supporting those navigating career shifts or caregiving and aging concerns.
She blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral techniques and trauma-focused strategies. She also uses mindfulness practices to help people calm their thinking and improve rest and sleep. The mix is tailored to each person’s needs and goals.
Susan is open to different ways of communicating and aims to make sessions fit a client’s schedule when possible. She emphasizes collaboration and steady progress, helping people take small steps that lead to clearer thinking and better coping.
How her approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what each person brings. It is about creating a respectful space where the client’s goals guide the work and the therapist follows the client’s pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns, which can help with sleep, anxiety, and mood. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on reducing the ongoing impact of past harm by addressing how memories and triggers affect daily life and by building coping skills.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Susan works with clients to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and what feels most helpful. This is a collaborative process and can change over time as progress is made.
Confirm the specific online session options before booking, since formats were not detailed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it simpler to keep continuity during life changes, while still using the same therapeutic tools discussed above.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Susan help with?
She supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, sleep and eating problems, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, and life transitions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and compassionate, focused on talk therapy, practical steps, and tailoring approaches to each person.
What kind of background does she bring to sessions?
She has 30 years of experience working with adults facing trauma, domestic violence, addictive disorders, disabilities, and major life changes.
Which credentials and location are on record?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New Jersey.
What languages are supported and can international clients book?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography describes flexible scheduling and different ways of communicating; please confirm current session format options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.