Dr. Suzan McEnany, CA Psychologist PSY17036

Dr. Suzan McEnany helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, and struggles with self-esteem and motivation. She is a California psychologist with 25 years of experience and supports people coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and attention-related challenges such as ADHD. She aims to make the first step toward change less daunting by offering steady support and clear guidance.

Her approach focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through thoughts and feelings. Sessions emphasize practical steps and skills that can be used between meetings. She pays attention to patterns that affect relationships and sense of self, including attachment or abandonment concerns and communication problems.

Over her career she has also worked with people dealing with grief, caregiver stress, the fallout from disasters, and health-related challenges like cancer. First responder issues, divorce and separation, and guilt or shame are other areas she addresses. She brings a calm, steady presence to conversations about these topics.

Dr. McEnany explains psychological concepts in plain language and helps people set manageable goals. Therapy sessions look at what is getting in the way and what practical changes might help. The aim is to build skills that make daily life easier and relationships clearer.

She practices in California as CA Psychologist PSY17036 and conducts sessions in English. To begin, people use the site's Start Therapy process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Dr. McEnany uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach she uses helps people learn skills to manage anxiety and stress through simple, step-by-step strategies that can be practiced between sessions. Another approach looks at patterns in relationships and attachment so clients can improve communication and feel more secure in connections.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client review goals, try methods that fit the client's needs, and adjust as they go. This collaborative process helps identify which techniques feel most helpful and realistic for day-to-day life.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session options when you book. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people attend from different locations within the same region, which helps those balancing work, caregiving, or medical appointments. The therapist will discuss how sessions can best fit into your routine during the initial scheduling steps.