Susana Villalpando, MS, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Susana Villalpando

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Bipolar Disorder

Gender Affirming Counseling

Anxiety

Depression

Life Transition

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Eating Disorder

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Susana Villalpando

Susana Villalpando helps adults across California navigate emotional challenges and life transitions with compassionate, evidence-based therapy. As a Marriage and Family Therapist at LifeStance Health, she provides individual therapy for adults and older adults seeking support for concerns such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. Susana creates a collaborative and supportive environment where clients can explore difficult emotions, develop practical coping strategies, and work toward meaningful personal growth and emotional balance. Susana has a strong clinical interest in helping individuals manage anxiety, depression, and trauma-related concerns that can affect relationships, daily functioning, and overall well-being. She works closely with each client to understand their personal story and treatment goals, helping them build healthier thought patterns, emotional regulation skills, and resilience. Her therapeutic approach blends evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness techniques to support lasting change. In addition to these focus areas, she also supports individuals facing challenges related to grief, life transitions, substance use, and other mental health concerns. Susana values providing culturally responsive care and has experience working with diverse communities, including members of the LGBTQ+ community, military service members and veterans, and first responders. She offers therapy in Spanish, helping broaden access to mental health care for individuals who prefer to receive services in their native language. Through thoughtful listening and personalized treatment planning, she aims to help clients strengthen self-awareness, improve emotional wellness, and build healthier relationships. Outside of her clinical work, Susana enjoys activities that help her stay connected to creativity and balance.

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Popular visit reasons

Depression

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Worry

Young Adult Issues

Depression

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Psychotherapy

Education and background

Practice names

LifeStance Health - Southern California- 2

NPI number

1508478769

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Susana Villalpando?

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Is Susana Villalpando accepting new patients?

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What practice does Susana Villalpando work with?

Susana Villalpando works with LifeStance Health - Southern California- 2.

What are common reasons for patients to see Susana Villalpando?

Susana Villalpando frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Susana Villalpando on their profile.