LMHC

Susan Zapatha , LMHC

Therapist in Florida

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About Susan

Susan Zapatha is a Florida-licensed LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) with 28 years of professional experience helping people navigate complex emotional and relational challenges. She works with individuals and families facing relationship difficulties, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and a range of mood and stress-related concerns including anxiety, depression, bipolar issues, and addiction. Her practice also encompasses parenting challenges, intimacy-related concerns, ADHD, and support around career and life transitions.

Susan emphasizes a collaborative, respectful approach that supports clients in exploring thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. She creates an open space where difficult topics such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment issues, and caregiver stress can be addressed with care and practical guidance. Susan seeks to empower clients to take the courageous first steps toward change while offering steady guidance through periods of loss, recovery, and growth.

Her clinical work draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to tailor interventions to each person or family. Throughout, she aims to help clients build insight, strengthen connections, and develop skills for healthier coping and more satisfying relationships.

Attachment and CBT approaches for online support

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns - it helps clients explore connection, trust, and attachment wounds to improve intimate and family relationships. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration - the therapist offers empathy and support while clients identify their own goals and build self-directed change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors - it offers practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and coping during life transitions.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process and Susan collaborates with each person to determine what fits best based on needs, goals, and personal preferences. That collaborative exploration helps tailor sessions so techniques and interventions align with what the client hopes to achieve.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions are delivered. Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access licensed professionals from different locations. These options allow therapists and clients to focus on progress and practical work together regardless of where they are located.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Susan Zapatha have?

Susan Zapatha has 28 years of experience.

Is Susan Zapatha a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LMHC. License details: FL LMHC MH7032.

In which languages does Susan Zapatha provide therapy?

Susan Zapatha provides therapy in English.

Where is Susan Zapatha located?

She is located in Florida.

How can I work with Susan Zapatha as my therapist?

You can work with Susan Zapatha through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Susan Zapatha work with international clients?

Yes, Susan Zapatha works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Susan Zapatha cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issues

Also works with

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

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic 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 problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

28+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English

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