Susana Bugarin, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Susana!

I'm a bilingual Spanish-speaking Latina who believes in meeting you with empathy and unconditional positive regard. I work with people navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and family challenges.

My focus

I work with adults facing anxiety, depression, and life transitions like moving, breakups, or career changes. I support parents building their skills while navigating their own needs, survivors of intimate partner violence, and families working through reunification challenges.

My approach

My approach is client-centered and strengths-based. I believe you are the expert of your own life, and through collaboration, I'll support you in identifying and working toward your personal goals with open-mindedness and compassion.

My communication style

I believe being genuine and transparent is key to a healthy therapeutic relationship. I'm honest and committed to exploring the best approach to fit your communication style and needs. I will also challenge you so that you may learn and grow.

My journey to mental healthcare

My passion is to be a support to anyone experiencing life struggles and needing a compassionate listening ear. I believe in working through your trauma so that you may heal and become the best version of yourself.

My goals for you

We will explore and brainstorm specific goals you're interested in achieving. Together we'll create a plan of steps and actions toward your personal goals and discuss progress throughout our time together.

Our first session

I will create a safe space where you may discuss your interests, strengths, and what brought you to therapy. I'll seek to learn about your personal goals and what you hope to gain so we may work together to create a plan of action.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

Child Abuse or Neglect

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Gestalt

Humanistic

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Focus populations

BIPOC

Educators

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

LGBTQIA+

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors
Preteens
Children

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) Community mental health from California State University, Fullerton.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Susana Bugarin