Susan Clarke, LMFT, Laguna Hills, CA

About Susan Clarke

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Family / Marital

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Family Systems

Emotionally Focused

Gottman Method

Identity

Gender

Female

Sexuality

Straight

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Susan Clarke

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 28 years of experience and hold a Master's in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. I feel honored to be part of someone's transformational journey. My focus is helping people heal the emotional pain they may carry and teaching them how to rebuild and/or repair their relationships with others and, most importantly, with themselves. "Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate." - C.G. Jung. The process of therapy, as I see it, is doing exactly that: becoming aware of the adaptive survival skills we learned that have become maladaptive in our lives. When our patterns clash or we begin to struggle with how we feel about ourselves, it creates a certain degree of pain, and being willing to ask for help is a sign of great courage. Counseling addresses the struggles, triggers, and feelings associated with emotional pain. My counseling approach includes supportive therapy, object relations therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy, and I also offer sand tray therapy. I work with individuals and couples.

What should a new client know about working with you?

As a wife, mother and grandmother I feel I can bring experience above my training. It increases my capacity to understand the challenges in relationships and I am able to offer numerous healthy coping skills to the interventions provided in therapy.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

I believe the most important component of therapy is the relationship we have. Building a trust and an unconditional personal regard is crucial for therapy to be successful. Much of the first few sessions is getting a thorough history, goals that you have for therapy and an understanding of your internal world. I believe it is not my agenda but what you present in the session that is crucial.

In-network insurances

Out-of-pocket fees and assistance

Initial session: $190 for 50 minutes

Ongoing session: $190 for 50 minutes

More information on payments and coverage

I don't accept insurance but, I am happy to provide an insurance form for billing yourself. I recommend asking your insurance what your mental health benefits are.

Popular visit reasons

Anxiety

Cognitive Therapy

Depression

Marriage Counseling

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Anxiety

Cognitive Therapy

Depression

Marriage Counseling

Office location

Susan Clarke, LMFT also offers online video visits for patients

Susan Clarke, LMFT

23121 Plaza Pointe Dr, Ste 108, Laguna Hills, CA 92653

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Education and background

Practice names

Susan Clarke, LMFT

Education and training

Pepperdine University, Master's in Clinical Psychology

Professional memberships

California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists

Awards and publications

Susan has a Certificate in Eating Disorder.
Susan is also a Certified Parenting Instructor.

NPI number

1336424431

Patient reviews

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Frequently asked questions

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What practice does Susan Clarke work with?

Susan Clarke works with Susan Clarke, LMFT.

Where is Susan Clarke's office located?

Susan Clarke has 2 office locations in Laguna Hills, view full addresses on Susan Clarke's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Susan Clarke?

Susan Clarke frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Susan Clarke on their profile.