Susan Watkins, MA, MFT

Specialties

Counseling Services for Children, Adolescents, Adults, Couples and Families.

Areas of emphasis:

ADHD, Child and Adolescent Social and Behavioral Problems, Parenting Issues, Parent and Child Relationships, Couple Relationships, Depression, Anxiety, Bullying, Learning Disorders, Trauma, PTSD.

Professional services provided can help you in:

–Attaining a better understanding of yourself, your goals and values

–Developing skills for improving your relationships

–Finding resolution to the issues or concerns that bother you

–Learning new ways to cope with stress and anxiety

–Managing anger, grief, depression and other emotional pressures

–Improving communications and listening skills

–Changing old behavior patterns and developing new ones

–Discovering new ways to solve problems in your family or marriage

–Improving your self-​esteem and boosting self-​confidence

Meet the Business Owner

Susan W.

Business Owner

Susan Watkins is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, earned her B.A. in Psychology at National University (LaJolla) and graduated from the University of San Diego in 2001 with a M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy. Susan is an experienced child and adolescent therapist who trained at Rady Children’s Hospital (San Diego), did internships with San Pasqual Academy, and Crossroads Family Center. Susan is a Clinical Fellow of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy and a Clinical Member of California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. Susan is currently serving as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among her areas of expertise are children and adolescents, family therapy, and trauma survivors. Susan takes a special interest in working with military families that are struggling with re-​integration into family life after deployment. Active military duty families are given a significantly reduced fee for services.