Therapist in Los Angeles, California Susan Mah, Therapist
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 18-65+
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Susan Mah, MSW, LCSW
Susan K. Mah is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California who has been practicing since 2001. She has a BA in Sociology from American University and an MSW from Catholic University and MFA from Academy of Art University. Susan offers a straightforward approach to problem solving with a goal-oriented focus. She is compassionate, empathic, and open-minded with an appreciation for diversity and unique perspectives. Susan has expertise in depression, anxiety, and trauma with the overarching goal of getting to the root of issues instead of simply managing symptoms. In addition to being a therapist, Susan is also a fine art photographer. She enjoys travel, audiobooks, live music, dining out, cultural events, and hiking with her dogs. She is passionate about art, music, good food, animal rescue, and learning about others’ viewpoints and approaches to living.
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
- Gender Identity
- Grief
- Later Life Transitions
- Medical Conditions/Health Psychology
- Midlife Transitions
- Pain Management
- Post-Partum Depression/Anxiety
- PTSD/Trauma
- Somatoform Disorders
- Women's Issues
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California-Medicare
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)-Medicare
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- Health Net (MHN)
- Health Net (MHN)-Medicare
- Humana-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)-Medicare
- Lakeside Medical (Regal Medical)-Medicare
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)-Medicare
- Magellan
- Medicare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Interventions
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Parenting Skills
Populations
- Adoption/Foster Care
- LGBTQ+
- Men
- Military/Veterans
- Women
Education
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Catholic University
Professional | 1998
Washington, DC, US
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American University
Undergraduate | 1990
Washington, DC, US
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Susan Mah. You can also call 925-282-1778 to have someone assist you.
Susan Mah generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 925-282-1778 to find out Susan Mah's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Susan Mah:
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California-Medicare
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)-Medicare
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- Health Net (MHN)
- Health Net (MHN)-Medicare
- Humana-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)-Medicare
- Lakeside Medical (Regal Medical)-Medicare
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)-Medicare
- Magellan
- Medicare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 925-282-1778 to see how we can help.
Susan Mah is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Susan Mah works at:
Yes, Susan Mah does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Susan Mah is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: