Services
Therapy services
Mindful Healthy Wellness offers supportive, evidence-based therapy for individuals navigating emotional, behavioral, and life challenges. Sessions are tailored to each client's needs, goals, and personal experiences.
Our therapy specializations
Ages 19–75
Adult therapy
Susan works with men and women experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, and major life transitions. Therapy provides a safe place to process challenges, develop healthier coping strategies, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma
- Addiction-related concerns
- Stress management
- Relationship and family stress
- Major life changes
- Personal growth and emotional wellness
Ages 5–18
Child and teen therapy
Susan has experience working with children and teens facing behavioral, emotional, social, and family-related challenges. Therapy helps young clients better understand their emotions, improve coping skills, and navigate school, peer, and family dynamics.
- Classroom behavior disruptions
- Social behavior challenges
- Family maladaptive behaviors
- Blended family concerns
- Eating disorder concerns
- Emotional regulation
- Communication and coping skills
Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. This approach can help clients recognize patterns, challenge unhelpful thinking, and develop practical tools for managing emotional distress. CBT may be helpful for anxiety, depression, trauma responses, behavioral concerns, and life transitions.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- What types of therapy does Susan offer?
- Susan offers evidence-based individual therapy for adults, children, and teens, with a focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She supports clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction recovery, family and blended-family dynamics, behavioral concerns, and life transitions.
- What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
- CBT is a structured, evidence-based approach that helps clients identify unhelpful thought patterns, understand emotional responses, and develop healthier coping strategies. It is well-supported by research for anxiety, depression, trauma responses, and behavioral concerns.
- Do you work with children and teens?
- Yes. Susan works with children and adolescents (ages 5–18) on emotional regulation, classroom and social behavior, family dynamics, eating concerns, and coping skills.
- Is Susan licensed?
- Susan J. McIlvaine is a California Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC #20791). She holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.
- How do I schedule a consultation?
- You can reach out through the contact form on the Contact page. Susan will follow up to discuss your needs, availability, and next steps.
Ready to begin?
Therapy begins with a conversation. Reach out to learn more about services and availability.
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