Suzanne Shumaker, LCSW

Licensed in California · 3 years in practice

Suzanne Shumaker is a licensed clinical social worker in California who helps people manage stress, anxiety, and addiction concerns.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 134699 · expires October 2027
NPI: 1821502337 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 3
Languages: English

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About Suzanne

Suzanne Shumaker is a licensed clinical social worker in California who helps people manage stress, anxiety, and addiction concerns. She guides clients through depression, self-esteem struggles, and major life changes. Her style is down-to-earth and focused on practical steps that fit everyday life.

In sessions she centers on building self-compassion and addressing guilt or shame. She offers space to talk through post-traumatic stress and grief. Conversations often include straightforward ways to cope in the moment and plans to change patterns over time.

Background and approach

Suzanne uses a mix of approaches to match each person’s needs. She draws on client-centered work to follow the client's lead. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to manage strong emotions.

Therapy with Suzanne emphasizes small, usable changes. That might look like learning a new coping skill, practicing boundary language, or trying a short behavioral experiment between sessions. She helps people reconnect with life purpose and strengthen self-love.

Her work includes communication difficulties, forgiveness, and rebuilding trust with oneself after hard experiences. Sessions aim to leave people with clearer choices and tools they can use right away.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Suzanne names

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Online support

How Suzanne’s Approaches Work Online

Client-Centered Therapy puts the person’s own goals and experience at the center of work; the therapist listens closely and follows what the client finds most important, which can help uncover values and life purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns and reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process. The therapist and client talk about goals and try methods that fit the person’s preferences and needs. If one method isn’t working, they adjust together and try different strategies until something feels useful.

Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for deeper work. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be a good option when a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let people send short updates or work through thoughts between longer sessions. These options aim to make regular work possible despite busy schedules or distance.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Suzanne address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, and low self-esteem, plus issues like grief, life purpose, and post-traumatic stress.

What is her therapy style like?

Her approach is practical and down-to-earth, focusing on self-compassion, coping skills, and clear steps to manage emotions and behavior.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has three years of experience as a practicing clinician working with adults on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in California.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

She meets with clients via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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