Dr. Susan Graysen, CA Psychologist 11434

Dr. Susan Graysen helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, self-esteem struggles, and life transitions. She also addresses sexual concerns, LGBT issues, and a wide range of family and relationship topics. She makes room for frank, nonjudgmental conversations about intimacy and sexual practices when those are part of the problem.

She works in a collaborative way and listens closely. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer understanding rather than lectures. Dr. Graysen draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, attachment ideas, and client-centered methods to tailor what she does to each person.

With three decades of experience she brings steady clinical perspective. Her background includes work in human sexuality through a neuropsychiatric institute program. That experience informs how she talks about desire, arousal, kink, and communication in relationships.

In sessions she aims to help people identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, practice new ways of relating, and rebuild confidence after betrayal or loss. She uses straightforward tools clients can try between appointments to see what helps.

People who are worried about intimacy, commitment, blended-family tensions, aging and geriatric concerns, or the aftermath of infidelity will find focused, goal-oriented work. Dr. Graysen places the client's priorities first and adjusts methods to fit each person's goals and pace.

Therapeutic approaches that translate to online care

Dr. Graysen commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside a client-centered stance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing patterns of behavior to reduce anxiety and depression. It often includes homework and practical exercises to try between sessions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current reactions and closeness; it helps people address trust, intimacy, and connection problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss options, listen to your goals, and adapt techniques to match your needs and preferences. The plan can shift as progress is made so therapy stays relevant and useful.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for conversational work and demonstrations, phone can be less bandwidth intensive, live chat lets you check in quickly, and messaging supports short updates or between-session coaching. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to continue care when travel or scheduling challenges arise.