Dr. Susan Graysen, CA Psychologist
Dedicated psychologist for relationship and parenting concerns
Explore online therapy options- Years in practice
- 30
- Credentials
- CA Psychologist
- Licensed in
- California
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
About Susan
Dr. Susan Graysen helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, intimacy or relationship struggles, and parenting concerns. She offers straightforward support for self-esteem issues, coping with life changes, and questions around sexual expression and identity.
Her work also addresses family-related patterns, communication problems, and challenges such as infidelity, divorce, or blended family tensions. She practices in California as a CA Psychologist, license number 11434, and brings three decades of clinical experience to sessions.
Background and approach
Conversations are collaborative and focused on what matters most to the person in front of her. She listens first, then suggests practical steps that fit each person's situation. Dr.
Graysen uses a mix of approaches depending on the issue. She draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. Cognitive behavioral strategies help people test unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors.
Psychodynamic and client-centered work deepen understanding of emotional patterns and personal meaning. She also incorporates hypnotherapy when appropriate to address symptoms like anxiety, low libido, or persistent negative beliefs. Sessions tend to balance insight with concrete tools so people can notice change between meetings.
Her practice welcomes people exploring sexual concerns, LGBT issues, fatherhood and parenting strains, aging-related questions, and other life transitions. The emphasis is on practical help, clear communication, and building skills that fit daily life.
What Susan works with
Everything Susan lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Susan helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Susan lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds influence present relationships and emotional patterns. Online, this work helps people spot recurring interaction styles and try new ways of relating in their daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood. It works well over video or messaging because techniques can be practiced between sessions and reviewed remotely.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. Sessions may start with one approach and shift as progress and priorities become clearer.
Online formats offer practical benefits. Video calls allow visual cues and longer conversations when needed. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or for quick check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging fit brief updates, coaching-style support, or times when writing feels more helpful. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work and family life while keeping a consistent care plan.
Questions people ask about Susan
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, and sexual concerns. Additional focus areas include communication problems, infidelity, blended family tensions, and aging-related worries.
How does she approach therapy?
The style is collaborative and person-centered, with an emphasis on listening first and then offering practical tools. Sessions blend insight-oriented work with strategies you can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of clinical experience working with adult clients on relationship, sexual, and life-transition concerns. That experience informs a flexible approach tailored to each person.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is listed as CA Psychologist 11434 and practices in California. This credential appears exactly as provided.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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