Susan Land

Susan Land is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California (LCSW) and a Licensed Certified Social Worker in Maryland (LCSW-C) with 40 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. Her practice also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, blended family challenges, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, communication problems, and divorce and separation.

Susan uses established, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people sort through what feels overwhelming. Sessions are practical and straightforward. She works with clients to identify patterns that keep problems repeating and to test small changes that can reduce distress.

In sessions she helps people clarify priorities after a life change and make manageable plans. She also supports people dealing with long-term stresses, such as caregiving or chronic health problems, by breaking tasks into smaller steps and adjusting expectations. Relationship work focuses on understanding communication and attachment patterns rather than quick fixes.

Susan treats trauma and abuse by pacing conversations, paying attention to safety, and helping people build coping skills they can use between sessions. For mood and anxiety concerns she emphasizes tools that reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

People who feel stuck in work, life, or relationships can expect a steady, collaborative approach. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session are the practical next steps.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are used to address mood, anxiety, relationship concerns, and trauma. One common approach focuses on skills training and behavioral changes - it teaches concrete tools to manage anxiety, regulate mood, and handle stressful situations. This can help with daily functioning and moment-to-moment coping. Another approach centers on understanding attachment and communication patterns in relationships - it looks at how past and present connections shape reactions and helps people try new ways of interacting.

Finding the right way of working is part of the clinical process. The therapist collaborates with each client to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative decision can change over time as issues become clearer or priorities shift.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also make it possible to meet from different locations, which can help maintain continuity during life transitions. Licensed professionals will discuss practical arrangements and how to structure sessions so they work with each person’s daily routine.