Susan Frambes, LCSW

Susan Frambes is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New Jersey with three decades of experience. She helps people facing depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, grief, and intimacy-related struggles. She also supports those dealing with trauma and abuse and common relationship and family concerns, including communication problems and codependency.

Susan focuses on clear, practical conversation. She listens closely and works with each person to set short-term and longer-term goals. Sessions emphasize learning skills that can be used between meetings and talking through difficult memories when people are ready.

Her clinical work draws on cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered methods, mindfulness practices, and trauma-focused approaches. Those tools are used to address symptoms, change unhelpful patterns, and reduce distress from past hurts. Susan adapts the mix to what each person needs.

She has spent many years helping adults who have experienced domestic violence, stalking, or childhood abuse. Her background includes supporting people through major life changes, caregiving strain, and job-related stress. Susan aims to meet people where they are and move at a pace they can manage.

People who choose her can expect practical strategies, honest conversation, and a steady focus on goals. She values collaboration and helps clients track small gains. Her approach is straightforward and aimed at real-world improvements.

How Susan Uses Her Methods in Online Therapy

Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and following each person's lead. The therapist focuses on understanding the client's concerns, reflecting back what she hears, and helping people set goals that matter to them. This approach helps with confidence, relationship struggles, and coping with life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts, behaviors, and how they interact. Sessions often include short exercises and practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns. CBT is useful for stress, depression, addictions, and many daily challenges.

Trauma-focused methods involve careful pacing and techniques to address painful memories when a person is ready. These approaches aim to reduce the hold of past abuse or traumatic events and to build safer, steadier coping skills over time.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest which methods to try. Plans are revisited regularly so the work stays aligned with what the client wants.

Confirm current online session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make scheduling easier and fit sessions into busy days. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, reduce travel, and help people keep continuity of care during life transitions.