Susan Futterman, LMFT
- Complex grief and trauma
- Depression and anxiety support
- Attachment-focused approaches
About Susan Futterman
Susan works with individuals and families across a range of concerns including relationship and family issues, grief, trauma and abuse, LGBT-related challenges, and life transitions. Her additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment issues, dissociation, mood and panic disorders, post-traumatic stress, sexual assault and abuse, self-harm, and financial stressors that affect mental health.
Clinically, Susan draws from attachment-based, existential, psychodynamic, somatic, and trauma-focused approaches to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. She provides services in English and brings an experienced, thoughtful approach to helping people navigate painful experiences and rebuild stability and connection.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Susan Futterman have?
Susan Futterman has 11 years of clinical experience.
Is Susan Futterman a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is an LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and is licensed in California (CA LMFT 101007).
In which languages does Susan Futterman provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Susan Futterman located?
She is located in California.
How can I work with Susan Futterman as my therapist?
An individual can work with Susan Futterman through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Susan Futterman work with international clients?
Susan Futterman does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Susan Futterman cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as an individual’s location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match the individual with a therapist. Depending on availability, the person can then schedule a first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit?
Online therapy can make a meaningful difference for many common concerns. For issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life transitions, remote therapy is often comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person care for most people.One major benefit is the flexibility it offers. Clients can connect with therapists in the format that best fits their needs and schedule - whether by video call, phone session, live chat, or in-app messaging - which can make consistent care easier to maintain.
Licensed professionals provide care through these options, and clients may change therapists if they feel a different fit would be more helpful. Remote therapy can therefore be a practical and effective way to access regular, professional support while accommodating the realities of daily life.