Be Your Best Self, Live Your Best Life!

When a therapist is welcoming and non-judgmental, it is much easier to seek help.  I am passionate about working with clients to find more effective communication strategies.


You can make positive changes in your life.


There are ways to regulate anger and anxiety and I can help. I can also show you the path toward healing unresolved grief and loss, as well as trauma. These issues can keep you from living your best life without shame and sadness. You will find my office to be a safe and comfortable setting.


5847 Buffalo Ave., Valley Glen, CA 91401

(818) 426-5546   Lic.# 48371

sc@susancristol.com

My Philosophy

I have an eclectic toolbox that includes many aspects of different psychological theories and interventions. At the beginning, there is an assessment process taking place for the first few sessions. I determine at that time what drawer in the toolbox would work most effectively. I may have the client complete certain questionnaires as part of the assessment. Throughout therapy, there is a fine tuning of the process. 


It is important to mention that when a client sits down before me, the primary focus is on meeting them where they are.  This is a collaborative relationship that is driven by the direction the client needs to go and my experience and knowledge in helping them get there. I am very curious and observant, as every good therapist should be. Some of the therapies I utilize are Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamic and Narrative. We will go into greater detail when we meet.