- Relationship help
- Parenting support
- Depression care
About Susan
Dr. Susan Schaming is a licensed professional counselor with 38 years of experience helping people navigate relationship struggles, parenting challenges, depression, and major life changes. She also offers coaching for executives and professionals who want clearer goals and better work-life balance. She practices in New Jersey and brings a direct, compassionate style to early sessions so people can start making small changes right away.
Her background includes work in PK-12 schools, university settings, hospitals, and community mental health. That range means she has seen many kinds of stress and transitions and understands how they affect daily life. She draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioral work and dialectical behavior strategies while keeping the focus on each person’s story.
Sessions are collaborative and practical. She helps clients name strengths, set achievable steps, and try short exercises between meetings. Homework is commonly given to turn insight into action and build momentum outside sessions.
Susan values empathy, active listening, and a straightforward manner. She often supports people dealing with grief, caregiver stress, blended family issues, addiction concerns, and the impact of illness like cancer. Her aim is to help people leave a session with one or two concrete things they can try.
Beginning therapy can feel hard, and she acknowledges that courage. Scheduling can include early evenings or occasional weekends when needed. Prospective clients should follow the site steps to match and book a meeting according to therapist availability.
Her background includes work in PK-12 schools, university settings, hospitals, and community mental health. That range means she has seen many kinds of stress and transitions and understands how they affect daily life. She draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioral work and dialectical behavior strategies while keeping the focus on each person’s story.
Sessions are collaborative and practical. She helps clients name strengths, set achievable steps, and try short exercises between meetings. Homework is commonly given to turn insight into action and build momentum outside sessions.
Susan values empathy, active listening, and a straightforward manner. She often supports people dealing with grief, caregiver stress, blended family issues, addiction concerns, and the impact of illness like cancer. Her aim is to help people leave a session with one or two concrete things they can try.
Beginning therapy can feel hard, and she acknowledges that courage. Scheduling can include early evenings or occasional weekends when needed. Prospective clients should follow the site steps to match and book a meeting according to therapist availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy
Experience
38+ years
Credentials
New Jersey, Pennsylvania
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client so they feel understood and can clarify goals. It helps when people need a supportive space to sort feelings and make decisions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers concrete tools to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for depression, anxiety, and coping with life transitions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships, including mindfulness, emotion regulation, and communication tools.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and which methods might fit best, then try techniques and adjust them as needed in collaboration with the client.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings around work, handle short check-ins between appointments, reduce travel time, or avoid video when bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, client-centered listening, and DBT skill practice to a remote setting so clients can keep progress moving even when life is busy.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with relationship difficulties, parenting issues, depression, coping with life changes, and professional coaching needs.
What is her therapy style like?
The approach is collaborative and practical, with active listening and empathy. Clients leave sessions with small, actionable steps to try between meetings.
How many years has she practiced?
She has 38 years of professional experience across schools, universities, hospitals, and community mental health settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in New Jersey; she is also licensed in Pennsylvania as noted in her background.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.