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Susan Zapatha, LMHC

Based in Florida Online sessions

Compassionate counselor for parenting and relationships

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Years in practice
28
Credentials
LMHC
Licensed in
Florida
Languages
English
Focus
Relationship issues
Focus
Family conflicts
Focus
Trauma and abuse
About

About Susan

Susan Zapatha is a licensed mental health counselor with deep experience helping people navigate relationship stress, parenting challenges, trauma, grief, and anxiety. She writes plainly and listens closely, aiming to make a worried parent feel heard and understood right away. Sessions are offered in English and welcome people from different places, including international clients.

She focuses on clear conversation and practical steps. Susan creates a calm space where parents can talk about family conflict, sleep problems, substance struggles, or feelings of burnout.

Background and approach

She pays attention to attachment patterns and communication habits that often shape daily life. Her approach blends client-centered care with techniques that address thoughts and behaviors. That means she follows each person's concerns and also introduces tools to reduce stress, manage mood swings, and handle triggers tied to past trauma.

The work often includes practicing new ways of talking and responding at home. Susan draws on nearly three decades of experience as a Florida licensed mental health counselor. Over that time she has supported people facing grief, ADHD-related challenges, chronic illness, and identity questions, among other concerns.

She brings steady guidance and a focus on workable change. People who choose her can expect straightforward conversations, goal-focused plans, and ongoing adjustments based on what helps most. The aim is to build skills that fit into daily routines and improve relationships over time.

Focus areas and approaches

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.

Approaches Susan lists

Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.

Online support

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and emotional reactions. Online work can help people notice those patterns and try new ways of connecting with partners or children. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on a supportive, nonjudgmental conversation where the person leads the pace and topics and the therapist offers empathy and reflection to help clarify goals.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, and then recommend methods to try. Plans are adjusted over time based on what is working and what isn’t, so therapy stays focused on practical changes that matter most to the client.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules. Video sessions let people see facial cues during deeper conversations, while phone sessions work well when less bandwidth is available. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, quick coping strategies, or when someone prefers typing over speaking. These options give flexibility for parents and caretakers to get support around work, school, or irregular routines.
Questions

Questions people ask about Susan

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

Susan supports people with relationship problems, parenting stress, trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, sleep issues, and related challenges listed in her specialties.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is client-centered and warm, with a focus on listening and building practical skills. She combines conversation with tools to change thoughts and behaviors when that fits the person's goals.

How much experience does she have?

She brings 28 years of professional experience to her work, offering long-term perspective on family dynamics, trauma recovery, and coping with major life changes.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Florida licensed mental health counselor, listed as LMHC, and practices from Florida.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and routines.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start a therapy relationship with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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