Dr. Susan Schaming, LPC

Dr. Susan Schaming helps people facing relationship strain, parenting stress, depression, and big life changes. She also offers coaching for work and life transitions. Her approach aims to make therapy practical and focused on everyday life. Dr. Susan Schaming holds an LPC credential and brings 38 years of experience in schools, mental health settings, universities, and hospitals. She listens first, then works with each person to set clear, usable goals. Sessions often end with simple tasks to practice between meetings. She uses a mix of methods, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior ideas, and client-centered techniques. That means she helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, build coping skills, and draw on their own strengths. Story-based approaches are used when it helps people reframe difficult life themes. Her work covers many common struggles like abandonment issues, blended family concerns, caregiver stress, addiction, eating and food-related problems, and grief after loss. She also helps with communication and commitment issues, divorce or separation, and family of origin questions. People who meet with her can expect a collaborative tone and practical next steps. She aims to help people leave sessions with something to try between appointments. Appointments can be scheduled with attention to client needs and timing. Dr. Schaming practices in New Jersey and holds LPC credentials in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Sessions are offered in English and tailored to each person’s situation and goals.

Therapeutic approaches that translate well online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's perspective. It helps people feel heard and builds motivation to change by centering their goals and values. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It gives practical tools to challenge unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors, which is useful for depression, anxiety, and coping with transitions. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships. Short skill-building exercises for emotion regulation and communication are easy to practice between sessions. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That plan can change as progress is made. Online therapy can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video is helpful for face-to-face discussion and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions can fit a lunch break or reduce bandwidth needs. Live chat and text work for brief check-ins, written processing, or quick skill coaching. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, and daily life.