Susan Watkins MFT

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCTP

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29970 Technology Dr., Suite 207, Murrieta, CA 92563

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Most people, at some point in their lives, encounter periods of difficulty, change and transition; when personal issues affect their work or relationships. Families are under a great deal of stress in today's world, more so today, than ever. Recognizing the need for additional support is a sign of strength and courage. Finding the right therapist, one that listens to your concerns, understands your challenges, and genuinely connects with you, can be difficult. My goal is to provide a warm, supportive environment, in which clients can develop coping strategies, problem solving skills, and confidence.

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in counseling children and adolescents, individuals, couples and families in a non-judgmental and compassionate manner. I collaborate with clients in coping with interpersonal, family conflict, parent-child conflict, depression, anxiety and panic disorders, mood disorders, trauma, life transitions.

I love working with children and adolescents, at their best they are amazing young people. I am there for them when they struggle with life's difficulties, personal challenges, and social anxiety. Younger children express themselves through the language of play. I have a special play therapy office just for them. While talking with teens, I use art or games.

Call or Email Susan Watkins MFT now for a free 15 minute consultation - (951) 309-2669

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Susan Watkins MFT

29970 Technology Dr.

Suite 207

Murrieta, CA 92563

(951) 309-2669

I am now seeing clients in the office, with social distancing, screening COVID-19 symptoms, masks are not required, but are available.

I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Relationship Issues and Child

$120 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and families

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Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Susan Watkins MFT

29970 Technology Dr.

Suite 207

Murrieta, CA 92563

(951) 309-2669

I am now seeing clients in the office, with social distancing, screening COVID-19 symptoms, masks are not required, but are available.

I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Relationship Issues and Child

$120 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and families

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $120
Couple Sessions $140
Pay by Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa

Insurance

Out of Network

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Although I do not accept insurance directly, I work with clients with PPO insurance by providing them with a superbill to turn in to their insurance companies for reimbursement. This allows me to stay outside the contractual obligations that in-network providers must abide by. Ask us for specifics.

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (951) 309-2669

Susan Watkins MFT

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCTP

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Although I do not accept insurance directly, I work with clients with PPO insurance by providing them with a superbill to turn in to their insurance companies for reimbursement. This allows me to stay outside the contractual obligations that in-network providers must abide by. Ask us for specifics.

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (951) 309-2669

Susan Watkins MFT

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCTP

Qualifications

Marriage & Family Therapist: Susan Watkins

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 50315 Susan Watkins
In Practice for 24 Years
Membership with California Marriage and Family Therapists, American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy 60841/94012 / 1999
Certificate from International Association of Trauma Professionals Certified Clinical Trauma Professional D296462 / 2012
Attended University of San Diego, Graduated 2001

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I have been practicing for 24 years, helping adults, adolescents, children, and families in crisis. I continue my education yearly to maintain the highest and latest therapeutic standards. My continuing education provides the best outcome for clients' success in therapy.

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (951) 309-2669

Susan Watkins MFT

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCTP

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I have been practicing for 24 years, helping adults, adolescents, children, and families in crisis. I continue my education yearly to maintain the highest and latest therapeutic standards. My continuing education provides the best outcome for clients' success in therapy.

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (951) 309-2669

Susan Watkins MFT

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCTP

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Relationship Issues
Child

Expertise

Addiction
ADHD
Adoption
Alcohol Use
Anger Management
Anxiety
Asperger's Syndrome
Behavioral Issues
Bipolar Disorder
Borderline Personality (BPD)
Chronic Impulsivity
Coping Skills
Depression
Dissociative Disorders (DID)
Divorce
Domestic Abuse
Domestic Violence
Dual Diagnosis
Education and Learning Disabilities
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Grief
Impulse Control Disorders
Internet Addiction
Life Coaching
Life Transitions
Marital and Premarital
Mood Disorders
Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Personality Disorders
Psychosis
School Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Sexual Abuse
Substance Use
Suicidal Ideation
Teen Violence
Thinking Disorders

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My work with children and adolescents with depression and anxiety, resulting from many pressures they face in their young lives, is gratifying. PTSD clients are the bravest of all my clients; they choose to delve into the depths of human despair, knowing that they need to relive, to some extent, their traumas to heal and move on with life. I also work with couples addressing relationship issues.

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (951) 309-2669

Susan Watkins MFT

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCTP

"

My work with children and adolescents with depression and anxiety, resulting from many pressures they face in their young lives, is gratifying. PTSD clients are the bravest of all my clients; they choose to delve into the depths of human despair, knowing that they need to relive, to some extent, their traumas to heal and move on with life. I also work with couples addressing relationship issues.

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (951) 309-2669

Susan Watkins MFT

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCTP

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Adlerian
Art Therapy
Coaching
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Compassion Focused
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Eclectic
Emotionally Focused
Family / Marital
Family Systems
Gottman Method
Humanistic
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Interpersonal
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Music Therapy
Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
Person-Centered
Play Therapy
Positive Psychology
Psychobiological Approach Couple Therapy
Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
Relational
Schema Therapy
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Strength-Based
Structural Family Therapy
Trauma Focused

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I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my work. CBT looks at how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences. When working with children, I use play therapy in my specially designed play therapy room and CBT for children. The Gottman Method of Couples Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy are my preferred modalities for Couples and Relationship Therapy. CBT is great for teens.

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (951) 309-2669

Susan Watkins MFT

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCTP

"

I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my work. CBT looks at how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences. When working with children, I use play therapy in my specially designed play therapy room and CBT for children. The Gottman Method of Couples Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy are my preferred modalities for Couples and Relationship Therapy. CBT is great for teens.

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (951) 309-2669

Susan Watkins MFT

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCTP

Susan Watkins MFT

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCTP

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