Dr. Suzan McEnany

Dr. Suzan McEnany is a California psychologist (CA Psychologist PSY17036) with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, intimacy issues, and ADHD. Her practice also addresses coping with life changes and compassion fatigue.

McEnany focuses on clear, practical conversations. She helps people name what feels out of balance and identify small steps forward. Sessions are direct and conversational, with attention to how daily routines, work, and relationships affect mood and motivation.

She pays attention to attachment and abandonment themes when they come up, and she addresses family of origin issues and communication problems that drive recurring patterns. She also supports people facing caregiver stress, cancer-related concerns, first responder stress, and the emotional fallout of divorce or separation.

Dr. McEnany works with feelings of emptiness, guilt, and shame and helps clients practice new ways of relating to themselves and others. She offers tools for managing control issues and avoidant patterns that can limit connection and satisfaction.

Her approach aims to be straightforward and steady. People who are unsure what comes next often find the sessions oriented toward immediate concerns and practical next steps. To begin, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

Therapeutic techniques and working online

Dr. McEnany uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thoughts, behavior, and relationships. Cognitive-behavioral approaches look at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions to reduce anxiety, lift mood, and change unhelpful habits. Attachment-informed work pays attention to patterns of relating that affect intimacy, abandonment concerns, and family issues and helps people practice different ways of connecting.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist discusses goals and preferences with each person and adjusts techniques based on what helps in real life. This means trying different strategies, checking in on what works, and picking practical tools that fit a client's needs.

Practical benefits of online care can include fitting sessions into a busy schedule, shorter check-ins when needed, and easier access when travel or time is limited. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Licensed professionals can often offer ways of working that align with day-to-day life and commitments, and the initial questionnaire and first session are used to plan an approach that suits those needs.