Susan Shaw, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Susan Shaw

Focus areas

Anxiety

Dissociative Disorder

Stress Management

Codependency

Domestic Violence

Therapy For Chronic Pain / Illness

Depression

Personality Disorder

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Susan Shaw

Hi there, I'm Susan! I can guide you to process past trauma to reshape and rebuild yourself from the inside out, to become the authentic, gifted person you were meant to be. My focus I help clients work through chronic pain including fibromyalgia, chronic life-threatening illness, panic attacks, phobias, anxiety, and depression. I provide support, validation, and relief for individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder, Adult ADHD, and Dissociative Identity Disorder. My approach I use approaches that uncover your own highest wisdom and ability to heal mind and body. I draw on DBT principles and skills, Internal Family Systems, self-leadership, gentle hypnosis, EFT tapping, EMDR, and more to support your healing. My communication style My communication style is gentle, validating, and loving, but I will also be direct and challenge you to grow. My journey to mental healthcare I came from a dysfunctional family and was handed my first self-help book as a teen with the message that it was my responsibility to fix myself. This started a passion for discovery and a search for methods that worked. I learned that nothing was ever wrong with me that couldn't have been repaired by comfort, encouragement, and guidance. My goals for you I will ask you what your goals are and seek to understand your reasons for them so that I can be of the greatest service. Our first session I will ask you how much time you need to feel comfortable initially and when you are ready to buckle down to do the life-changing work of therapy. I will focus intensely on your goals and, if needed, redirect you toward the goals you have set for yourself.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. North

Education and training

California State University, Northridge, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1538706494

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What practice does Susan Shaw work with?

Susan Shaw works with Rula Health - L.A. North.

What are common reasons for patients to see Susan Shaw?

Susan Shaw frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Susan Shaw on their profile.