Susan Zapatha, LMHC - Therapist in Florida

Focus on relationships
Practical coping skills
Support for grief

About Susan

Susan Zapatha is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor with decades of experience helping people navigate relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and grief. She supports clients facing anxiety, stress, addiction, parenting challenges, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. Susan aims to create a calm space where people can speak openly and be heard without judgment.

She emphasizes steady, practical work rather than quick fixes. Sessions focus on understanding what matters to each person and building tools that fit daily life. That might mean practicing new ways to communicate, coping skills for intense emotions, or steps to manage sleep and stress.

Susan uses approaches rooted in attachment and client-centered care, along with cognitive behavioral ideas and emotionally-focused work. She draws on these methods to help people notice patterns, try different responses, and strengthen important relationships.

With 28 years as a licensed mental health counselor, she has supported clients through loss, caregiving strain, chronic illness, and life transitions. Her experience also includes helping people with ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, and concerns tied to adoption, attachment, and blended family dynamics.

Susan works in Florida and conducts sessions in English. She accepts international clients, and she encourages prospective clients to outline their main concerns when reaching out so scheduling and matching can go smoothly.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefParenting issues

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression Coping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgiveness Guilt and shame Hospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityJealousyLife purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Mood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Experience

28+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

How her approaches shape online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy emphasizes how early and current relationships influence feelings and behavior. Susan uses it to help people recognize connection patterns and try new ways of relating when those patterns cause pain or distance.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the client leads the pace and content. This approach supports people who need a steady, empathetic presence while they sort out confusing emotions and decisions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Susan will discuss goals and preferences and help choose methods that fit the issue at hand. She treats the process as collaborative, adjusting focus as progress and needs change.

The practical benefits of online therapy can include easier scheduling and fewer commute barriers, which helps sessions fit into busy lives. Because the original biography does not list specific session formats, please confirm current online options before booking. Licensed professionals commonly use online sessions to maintain continuity of care and to support people juggling work, caregiving, or travel.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can Susan help with?

Susan works with people facing relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, and loss. She also supports clients dealing with anxiety, stress, addictions, parenting challenges, and issues like sleep, anger, and self-esteem.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is open and nonjudgmental with a focus on practical steps. Sessions aim to help people speak honestly, notice patterns, and try different ways of handling difficult moments.

How much experience does she have?

She brings 28 years of professional experience as a licensed mental health counselor. That background includes work with grief, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and relationship issues.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds the LMHC credential and practices in Florida. The listing uses the credential exactly as provided.

Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. She is open to working with international clients as noted in the profile.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking to know whether online or in-person sessions are offered.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and the subscription model used by the service. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability. Including your main concerns helps with the match process.

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