Susan Matsui, LCSW, PPSC	Last Updated: 09/05/2011

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

My goal in providing professional counseling for individuals, families, children and elder parents is to promote balance, focusing on creative yet practical solutions. As a credentialed school counselor, trained hospice social worker and experienced licensed clinical social worker I have supported individuals and familes going through divorce, student challenges (bullying, new school transitions, social shyness), caregiver stress with elderly decline, grief/loss, depression, life stage changes, and general parenting concerns. If you are parents sandwiched between raising your children and caring for your aging parents I welcome the opportunity to support you and all of your family.

For more information regarding my experience and services: call 831-425-3141, check out my website: wwwsmatsui.com or email me at smatslcsw@comcast.net


Office and Contact Information

5905 Soquel Dr Suite 200 Soquel, CA 95073	Phone: (831) 425-3141 Free Phone Consultation: Click Here Email: Click Here Website: www.smatsui.com

Gender: Female

Office Hours:

Monday: By appointment
Tuesday: By appointment
Wednesday: By appointment
Thursday: By appointment
Friday: By appointment
Saturday: By appointment
Sunday: By appointment

Response Time to Call:

Weekdays: 1 Day
Weekends: N/A

Accessibility:

Are Accessible by Wheelchair

Are Near Public Transportation

Can Make Home Visits

Have Emergency Appointments Available

Offer Evening Office Hours

Offer Weekend Office Hours


Qualifications

Years of Experience: 12

Licensing:

CA - LCSW [23638]

Degrees:

MSW


Fees and Payment Options

Individual: $85
Group: $20
Family: $85

Sliding Scale: Yes

Free Services:

Brief Phone Consultation

Information & Referral

Insurance:

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield


Problems Served (focus areas are bold)

Addictions/Other (gambling, sex, etc.)	Education/Personal Development	Obsessive/Compulsive Disorder
Addictions/Substance	Elder Abuse	Pain Management
Aging	Family Dysfunction	Parenting Issues
Anxiety/Panic Disorders	Grief/Loss	Phobias
Attachment Disorders	Interpersonal Relationships	Physical Illness/Impairment
Behavioral Problems	Learning Disabilities	Pregnancy/Childbirth
Career/Employment Concerns	Life Transitions	Spiritual/Religious Concerns
Child Abuse and Neglect	Men's Issues	Stress
Couple or Marital Issues	Multicultural Issues	Women's Issues
Depression


Populations Served (focus areas are bold)

Age Groups:

Adolescents (13-17)	Children (6-12)	Seniors (60 +)
Adults (26-59)	Preschool (Under 6)	Young Adults (18-25)

Specific Populations:

ACOA (Adult Children of Alcoholics)	Caregivers	Grandparents
Alzheimer's	Children of Divorce	Interracial Families/Couples
Biracial	Chronic Illness	Military/Veterans
Cancer Patients	Disabled	Step Families


Treatment Methods and Approaches (focus areas are bold)

Theoretical Approach:

Advocacy	Geriatric Consultation	Prevention
Behavioral	Humanistic	Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
Case Management	Information and Referral	Satir
Cognitive/Behavioral	Outreach	Short-Term (Brief Treatment)
Crisis Intervention	Parent Guidance	Social Support
Ericksonian	Play Therapy

Methods Used:

Couple/Marital	Family Systems	Individual
Educational or Psycho-Educational	Group	Peer Support


Religious and Multi-cultural Experience (focus areas are bold)

Multi-cultural Experience:

Asian

Hispanic


Professional Associations

National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

Susan Matsui, LCSW, PPSC

Licensed Clinical Social Worker