- CBT focused
- Strengths based
- Goal oriented
About Susan
Susan Bramer is a Florida licensed clinical social worker with twenty years of professional experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, family conflict, grief, and career challenges. She encourages clients to build on their strengths and take small steps toward a more fulfilling life.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. Sessions focus on identifying patterns that keep problems going and practicing concrete changes that make daily life easier.
Susan emphasizes collaboration. She talks with each person about goals and then tries different tools to see what fits. Sessions often include simple homework and real-world practice to reinforce what was discussed in session.
She also brings attention to long-standing family issues and attachment concerns when they affect current difficulties. Topics she commonly addresses include abandonment, communication problems, caregiver stress, and life transitions such as divorce or aging-related issues.
If someone is coping with chronic illness, end-of-life decisions, or feelings of isolation, she helps them name priorities and take manageable steps forward. Her style is empathetic and goal-oriented, aiming to make change understandable and doable for busy people.
How CBT and online care can fit your life
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It helps break cycles that keep stress, anxiety, or depression going by teaching practical tools and small behavior changes that can be used day to day.Alongside CBT, sessions may address attachment and family patterns when they show up in current problems. That work looks at relationship habits and communication, and helps people try new ways of relating that reduce conflict and isolation.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to choose strategies that match goals and preferences. They will try techniques and adjust the plan based on what helps in everyday life.
Because session formats are not listed here, confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people work on skills between sessions in their usual routines, which supports putting new habits into practice.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, family conflict, grief, and career difficulties. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness issues, and feelings of isolation.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She uses clear steps, homework, and real-world practice to help people change unhelpful patterns.
What is her professional background?
She is a licensed clinical social worker with twenty years of professional experience working with a range of life stressors and transitions.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practices in Florida and holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.