Dr. Susan Schaming

Dr. Susan Schaming helps people facing relationship strain, parenting pressures, depression, and major life changes. She also provides coaching for professionals and supports people dealing with grief and caregiver stress. Her approach is practical and direct, aimed at helping people take concrete steps forward.

For 38 years she has worked across schools, mental health centers, universities, and hospitals. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - credentialed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. That variety of settings shaped a flexible style that adapts to each person's needs.

Sessions focus on identifying strengths and building small habits that make daily life easier. She uses homework between visits so progress continues outside sessions. She balances structured skill work with careful listening to what matters most to the client.

Therapeutic methods she works with include cognitive and dialectical behavior approaches alongside client-centered and narrative ideas. Those methods are mixed to fit the problem at hand rather than follow a single rulebook. The goal is clearer thinking, better communication, and more useful choices.

People who meet with Dr. Schaming can expect straightforward goals and practical tools for coping. She often helps people facing cancer, caregiver burden, addiction concerns, blended family dynamics, and issues around abandonment or forgiveness. Her manner is compassionate and direct, aiming to help people move forward.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Client-Centered Therapy puts the person's experience at the center and emphasizes listening and respect; it helps when someone needs a space to be heard and to explore values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors; it is useful for depression, anxiety, and clear problem-solving. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills in emotion regulation and distress tolerance, which can help when feelings feel overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person's goals and preferences. That decision is reviewed and adjusted as needed rather than fixed from the start.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules require it. They can also allow a mix of skill-focused work and conversational processing that mirrors in-office goals. Ask about available session formats when you sign up so you can choose what fits your routine.