Susan Spehling, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Susan Spehling

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Anxiety

Depression

Adolescent / Teen Issues

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Relationship Struggles

Anger Management

Behavioral Problems

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Couples

Young adults (18-24)

Families

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Art Therapy

Gottman Method

Christian Counseling

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Susan Spehling

My name is Susan Spehling. I am an LCSW in CA, AZ, NV & OR. I am a certified Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist. I have special certifications in Trauma (CCTP-II) and ADHD (ADHD-CCSP), specializing in trauma/depression/anxiety & amp; marital problems. My approach My primary approach in providing therapy is a psycho-educational model, teaching my clients to understand the science behind how our thoughts cause how we feel and behave, not situations. This wonderful, scientific truth helps us learn how we can be in control of our thoughts quickly to begin living a happy, healthy, and fulfilling life regardless of the situation. My focus I typically work with a wide range of clients, from children, generally around age 10, to adults of varied ages and stages in their lives. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families, with a specialty focus on trauma, depression, resistant depression, anxiety, marital issues, and parenting. My communication style My clients can expect a friendly, safe, nurturing environment with open, judgment-free communication. Therapy is definitely work when the goal is desirable to change. Clients can expect intermittent, brief testing to ensure we are meeting their identified, specific, measurable goals. However, every individual can also expect to feel our meetings are enjoyable and designed to be their special space - a place to look forward to coming and seeing a friendly, welcoming face, ready to listen, collaborate, validate, develop a trusting relationship, and meet goals! My journey to therapy My journey to becoming a therapist is quite interesting. I intended to be a registered nurse at one point and completed my associate degree in human biology. I learned very quickly that the body and mind exist together, and one cannot be addressed without the other. I started working with indigent individuals and families and offender populations. I found I was drawn toward the stories of people who longed to feel better, not just physically

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Diego

Education and training

Portland State University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1952656092

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What practice does Susan Spehling work with?

Susan Spehling works with Rula Health - San Diego.

What are common reasons for patients to see Susan Spehling?

Susan Spehling 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 Spehling on their profile.