- Relationship and grief
- Attachment and intimacy
- Stress and anxiety
About Susan
Susan Zapatha is a Florida-based licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 28 years of experience. She supports people facing relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, parenting stress, anxiety, depression, and challenges around intimacy and self-esteem. She also works with concerns such as addictions, sleep problems, ADHD, and compassion fatigue, including related issues like abandonment, attachment struggles, and blended family dynamics.
Her style is warm and person-focused. Sessions are built around listening first, then helping people name what matters most. She aims to create an open space where feelings and thoughts can be spoken without judgment. The emphasis is on clear, practical steps that fit daily life rather than academic language.
Susan draws on approaches such as Attachment-Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address how relationships and thoughts affect mood and behavior. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy tools to deepen emotional understanding and improve communication. These methods are adapted to each person’s needs and goals.
Over nearly three decades practicing in Florida, she has helped people navigate career stress, caregiving strain, chronic illness challenges, and major life transitions. She accepts clients internationally and conducts sessions in English. Fees vary by location and there is a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
To start, users choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability. This process begins the match and helps identify practical next steps for therapy.
How her approaches shape online therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships affect feelings and behavior. It helps when trust, closeness, or fear of abandonment are getting in the way of daily life and relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change them. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to goals and concerns, try different techniques, and agree together on what feels most helpful. Adjustments are expected as trust and clarity grow during sessions.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when helpful, and reduce travel time. It can also let someone join from a quieter spot or use audio-only sessions if that better suits their needs. Licensed professionals can help tailor session length and focus so therapy fits daily life rather than the other way around.
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Experience
28+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She supports people with relationship problems, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and intimacy issues. Additional focuses include ADHD, attachment concerns, abandonment, and blended family challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions emphasize listening first and creating a nonjudgmental space. She uses straightforward conversation and practical steps to help people make changes that fit everyday life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 28 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and relationship concerns in Florida.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, licensed in Florida. Her practice and professional background are based in Florida.
Are sessions offered in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English. She does accept international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking to know which formats are offered.
How is cost handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist’s availability to begin the matching process.