(by Susan Cole Rome, LMFT)
Embarking on a journey toward healing and growth can feel daunting, especially when you are navigating complex relationships, emotional challenges, or the weight of daily life. My approach to therapy begins with empathy and the understanding that every person’s story is unique.
I work from a holistic perspective that honors the connection between mind, body, and spirit. This integrated model helps individuals, couples, and families find balance, strengthen communication, and rediscover confidence and clarity in their lives.
A Foundation Built on Experience and Education
With more than forty years of experience in education, counseling, and private practice, I bring both professional insight and genuine compassion to my work. My background includes school counseling, residential rehabilitation, and clinical therapy. These experiences have shaped my belief that healing is both an art and a science.
Dr. Bruno Bettelheim once said, “Raising children is a creative endeavor, an art, not a science.” That same philosophy guides my work with clients of all ages. Whether you are navigating family or adolescent challenges, personal transitions, or emotional distress, therapy offers a collaborative space to explore new choices and create meaningful change.
Support Through All Stages of Life
Life presents different challenges at every stage, and growth is possible in all of them. I work with individuals seeking support for anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and major life transitions. I also help professionals and parents who are managing burnout, relationship strain, or the pressure of maintaining balance.
Together, we identify patterns, build resilience, and uncover practical strategies to restore equilibrium and well-being.
Guiding Couples Toward Connection and Understanding
For couples, my work centers on communication, trust, and respect. We focus on understanding one another’s needs, managing differences in a healthy way, and rebuilding emotional intimacy.
By combining proven communication techniques with an atmosphere of honesty and empathy, couples can rediscover their connection and create a deeper, more fulfilling partnership.
The Art of Therapy
Therapy, to me, is more than a profession. It is a lifelong dedication to helping others find clarity, connection, and peace. Each session is a collaboration, an opportunity to learn, reflect, and grow together.
Whether we meet in person in Hidden Hills or through a secure Telehealth session, my goal remains the same:
To guide you toward a more balanced, confident, and fulfilling life.
Let’s begin your next chapter together.