- Bilingual English Spanish
- Trauma and grief focus
- Adoption and foster care
About Susana
Susana Mejia-Vargas is a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who focuses on helping people heal from unresolved trauma. She practices in Florida and speaks both English and Spanish, guiding clients through hard moments with clear, practical steps. Susana explains how trauma can affect sleep, mood, stress, and daily functioning and works to help people understand those effects.
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address problems like anxiety, grief, and low self-esteem. Her approach centers on understanding how a person’s body and mind respond to past events, then building tools to manage symptoms and strengthen resilience. Susana emphasizes active listening and clear communication as part of the process.
Susana has experience working with adoptees and adoptive families who face grief, identity questions, attachment difficulties, and trauma. She helps people sort through those specific challenges without assuming any single path to healing. The work often includes building routines that reduce stress, improving relationships, and finding meaningful supports.
Sessions focus on identifying thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that keep problems going, and on practicing different ways to respond. She may use short-term skill-building and longer conversations depending on each person’s needs. Susana balances clinical judgment with the client’s own knowledge of their life.
Deciding to start therapy can feel hard, and she encourages anyone taking that step to acknowledge the courage it takes. In session she fosters honesty and self-awareness, helping people move toward clearer goals, better coping, and a greater sense of purpose.
How therapeutic approaches guide online care
Susana uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques applied in straightforward ways. Cognitive behavioral approaches focus on how thoughts affect feelings and behavior, helping people learn new ways to respond to anxiety and stress. Narrative-informed work looks at personal stories and identity, which can be helpful for adoptees or anyone dealing with cultural or identity questions.These approaches are used collaboratively. Susana will help you decide which methods match your needs and goals. Together you will review what feels helpful and adjust strategies as therapy continues so the plan fits your priorities.
If you are considering remote work, confirm the specific session options before booking since formats were not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins that work around school, work, or caregiving. It can also let people choose sessions that focus on teaching skills, reviewing progress, or talking through emotional issues without requiring travel.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Susana help with?
She helps people address stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem issues. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care related challenges and attachment concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions combine listening with practical skills. She emphasizes clear communication, active listening, and working together to build coping tools.
What experience does she bring?
She has four years of clinical experience and has worked with adoptees and adopting families facing grief, identity, attachment, and trauma-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and provides services from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish to accommodate bilingual clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.