Susan Davis-Swanson

Dr. Susan Swanson is a psychotherapist for over 30 years. Since the pandemic, she as closed her offices in Beverly Hills and the South Bay, and works video only. She is an experienced trauma therapist who can also help with life transitions, and intimacy and attachment struggles, Susan is particularly passionate about serving new couples facing blended family issues; and is well versed in couples therapy and parenting issues.

Susan is trained in psychodynamic, insight oriented, humanistic, somatic, cognitive restructuring, solution focused therapies. She is well known in the trauma community for her work utilizing EMDR and somatic therapies. Her goal is to work with people who come to her to examine what fears, thoughts and beliefs are in the way of a more fulfilling life and provides insight and tools that can be used to reach each clients particular goals.

Susan's style is warm, active, engaging, goal oriented, and non-judgmental. She also believes in the power of humor! People will get a good sense of Susan’s style when they have their initial, free phone consultation.

Susan received her MSW from California State University at Long Beach, and her License from the BBS in California in 1998. She became a member of the American Board of Diplomates and received her PH.d in Spiritual Psychology. For 4 years she hosted two radio shows; Susan Swanson on Step and The Susan Swanson Show on Healthy Life.Net. She has worked at Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles and as an outpatient therapist for Clearview Treatment Center. Outside of private practice, Susan loves hiking with her dog, and precious time with her family and friends.