Hi there, I'm Susan!

I have had the pleasure to help clients as a psychologist in private practice for over 3 decades. I enjoy helping people identify what is hurting them and finding solutions together.

My focus

I help clients with anxieties and/or mood changes by helping them identify triggers and possible solutions. I help people with anxiety, panic or compulsive behavior even though I do not prescribe medicine. However, if medicine would possibly help relieve their psychic pain I do encourage an evaluation for medicine, but it is not a requirement.

My approach

My approach includes empathic listening with the goal of helping you feel understood but not stopping there. It is important for you to also feel hope for the future and that there are solutions. I like to start with a tentative initial plan to try out, which can get "tweaked" along the way.

My communication style

My interview style enourages clients to explore what works and what has not been working in their lives. Clients have said that I am sensitive and caring about how I motivate them but not enabling. I am consistent but patient. I use effective communication techniques to help clients learn how to identify their feelings, wants, and needs.

My journey to mental healthcare

I noticed my parents' struggles when I was a teenager leading me to have psychological questions about what was happening and how they could manage things better. I am fascinated by the human brain, how we can influence our mind to calm our body and gather our thoughts to find solutions.

My goals for you

A variety of techniques are utilized to help clients reach their goals depending on: diagnostic considerations, research based treatments and clients' feelings about participating in certain methods. I follow up to get feedback from clients on what is helping and what is not working.

Our first session

My first session with a client starts with identifying what led to the call for help and events triggering the problem(s). I conduct a psychosocial history in the first 2-3 sessions followed by an initial diagnostic impression to work from. We then will discuss treatment options.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Christian, Spiritual

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Exposure Response Prevention

Dialectical (DBT)

Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)

Reality Therapy

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Focus populations

Aviation Professionals

Military/Veterans

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

Cancer

Educators

Immune-Disorders

Police/Fire/First Responders

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Aetna - Medicare Advantage
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) in Clinical Psychology from Calif School of Professional Psychology and a Master of Education (MED) in Counseling from University of Miami.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

In-person sessions

41877 Enterprise Cir N, Temecula, CA 92590

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Susan Holley