Susan Bump, LMFT

Therapist in California

Susan Bump is a licensed marriage and family therapist with five years of practice in California.

Licensed inCalifornia
License114976
NPI 1336736156
Experience5+ years
LanguagesEnglish

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About Susan

Susan Bump is a licensed marriage and family therapist with five years of practice in California. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, and life transitions. Her style is straightforward and supportive.

She aims to make the first step easier for someone who feels stuck. Susan draws on attachment-based therapy to look at how early bonds shape present relationships. She also uses somatic therapy to help people notice and work with bodily responses to stress or past events.

Background and approach

Sessions blend talking with gentle attention to physical sensations when that fits the client. Clients can expect a calm, nonjudgmental space to talk about what matters most. Susan listens for patterns that contribute to shame, codependency, feelings of emptiness, or communication problems.

She then helps people try small, practical changes they can use outside of sessions. She also supports people navigating specific life issues such as abandonment fears, caregiver strain, body image concerns, aging and geriatric issues, and midlife reevaluation. Work may include rebuilding self-love, repairing boundaries, or clarifying life purpose.

The approach is collaborative and paced to each person’s comfort. Susan works in English and offers sessions in multiple online formats. She encourages anyone ready to explore change to take the next step toward more satisfying relationships and daily life.

Credentials

LMFT (California): License 114976 · expires August 2027
NPI: 1336736156 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

Attachment and Body-Focused Care Online

Susan uses attachment-based therapy to help people notice how early relationships shape current patterns. That work often looks at trust, boundaries, and how people connect or pull away in relationships. She also uses somatic therapy to help clients recognize how the body holds stress and trauma, translating physical sensations into manageable steps for change.

Choosing a therapeutic approach is part of the process and Susan treats it as a team decision. She will talk with each person about their goals, needs, and preferences and adjust the methods used. Sessions are collaborative and paced to what feels helpful for the individual.

Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different lives. Video calls let people work face to face from afar. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for quick check-ins. Live chat and text can support short reflections, homework, or ongoing communication between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or travel while keeping the focus on steady progress.

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Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns does she address?

Susan focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also works with related concerns like abandonment, codependency, body image, and caregiver stress.

What is her approach and style in sessions?

She integrates attachment-based therapy and somatic therapy with a calm, practical style. Sessions combine talking with attention to bodily responses when that helps the work.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Susan has five years of professional experience practicing as a clinician in California. That experience informs her approach to life transitions and relationship patterns.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in California. The LMFT credential is shown as provided by the profile.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow for flexibility depending on scheduling and personal preference.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is handled through a subscription model. Subscriptions can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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