Susan Zapatha, LMHC

Susan Zapatha is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with nearly three decades of clinical experience. She helps people facing relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting stress, anxiety, and issues around intimacy. She also supports people dealing with addiction, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, and career-related stress.

She aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about difficult feelings. Sessions focus on listening first, then building small, practical steps that fit day-to-day life. Susan encourages people to set goals they feel ready to try rather than pushing for rapid change.

Her approach draws from attachment-based work and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at how early relationships shape current responses. She uses client-centered methods to keep the work grounded in each person’s priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used when helpful to change unhelpful thoughts and habits.

Susan has a calm, supportive style and treats each person with respect and compassion. She speaks English and works with people from different backgrounds, including international clients. Her Florida license is listed as LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor.

People who choose her often want a therapist who listens closely and helps them try practical changes. She supports steps toward healthier connections, clearer communication, and steadier moods. To begin, clients complete a brief questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on available times.

Approach and online therapy options

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships affect how people relate now, helping with trust, closeness, and commitment concerns. Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and pace, offering empathy and space to name what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers practical exercises to shift patterns that cause distress.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your needs, goals, and preferences and help decide which combination of approaches to try. This is revisited as you work together so changes can be made when something isn’t helpful.

The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and making it simpler to schedule around work or caregiving. Licensed professionals can adapt these therapeutic methods to remote sessions, focusing on practical tools and communication skills that transfer into daily routines.