Susan Tschudi, M.A.,MFT
My focus is in assisting individuals, couples, and families in understanding how their thoughts affect their feelings, and their feelings affect their behavior. By using this approach, problems in everyday living (including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, attentional problems, eating disorders, post-partum concerns, couple conflict, blended family issues, teen/family problems) are addressed and resources are mobilized to provide effective change.
During therapy sessions I help clients promote self awareness and self-control, facilitate acceptance, improve problem-solving skills, develop productive thinking patterns, and define and utilize compensatory strategies. I ask four basic questions of my clients (whether it be an individual, a couple, or a family): What is it you want? What are you willing to do to get it? What's getting in the way? What's the story you are telling yourself?
My life experience (30+ years of marriage and grown children) plus clinical training and experience provide the expertise to help couples regain the foundation of their marriage and to assist blended families in creating healthier dynamics for more peaceful living. Also, in a proactive effort to further strengthen marriages and families, I have created a comprehensive pre-marital program and an effective parenting course.
Both locally and internationally I have had the privilege to speak to various groups about: Adult Attention Deficit Disorder; How to parent more effectively; and The dynamics of blended family living.
In addition, I am certified in Crisis Intervention Stress Management and EMDR.
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION/INTEREST
Couples in conflict
Blended family issues
Attention Deficit Disorder in adults
Anger management
Pre-marital counseling
Depression
Bi-polar disorder
Anxiety disorders - especially panic disorder
Trauma issues/PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder)
Parenting
Grief and loss
EDUCATION
Master's Degree: Pepperdine University, Masters in Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy
Bachelor's Degree: University of Texas, Austin
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT); California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists; Conejo Valley Mental Health Professionals; Marriage Friendly Therapists Registry; clinical member Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADDA); clinical member Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (CHADD)
During therapy sessions I help clients promote self awareness and self-control, facilitate acceptance, improve problem-solving skills, develop productive thinking patterns, and define and utilize compensatory strategies. I ask four basic questions of my clients (whether it be an individual, a couple, or a family): What is it you want? What are you willing to do to get it? What's getting in the way? What's the story you are telling yourself?
My life experience (30+ years of marriage and grown children) plus clinical training and experience provide the expertise to help couples regain the foundation of their marriage and to assist blended families in creating healthier dynamics for more peaceful living. Also, in a proactive effort to further strengthen marriages and families, I have created a comprehensive pre-marital program and an effective parenting course.
Both locally and internationally I have had the privilege to speak to various groups about: Adult Attention Deficit Disorder; How to parent more effectively; and The dynamics of blended family living.
In addition, I am certified in Crisis Intervention Stress Management and EMDR.
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION/INTEREST
Couples in conflict
Blended family issues
Attention Deficit Disorder in adults
Anger management
Pre-marital counseling
Depression
Bi-polar disorder
Anxiety disorders - especially panic disorder
Trauma issues/PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder)
Parenting
Grief and loss
EDUCATION
Master's Degree: Pepperdine University, Masters in Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy
Bachelor's Degree: University of Texas, Austin
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT); California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists; Conejo Valley Mental Health Professionals; Marriage Friendly Therapists Registry; clinical member Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADDA); clinical member Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (CHADD)
FAMILY PHASES COUNSELING, WESTLAKE VILLAGE
5743 Corsa Ave., Suite 223 Westlake Village, CA 91362
805.557.0405
5743 Corsa Ave., Suite 223 Westlake Village, CA 91362
805.557.0405
