Susan Steinberg Oren | Practice & Presence

Susan Steinberg-Oren, PhD

Clinical Psychologist

navigate life’s challenges through psychotherapy and mindfulness

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Dr. Steinberg-Oren is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 35 years of experience helping people heal from depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and various other difficulties through a variety of psychotherapy approaches including mindfulness-based interventions.

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work with me

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psychotherapy

Together, we will move through your difficulties and help you cope with painful feelings while giving you the tools to face life’s challenges with greater balance, clarity, and peace.

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mindfulness coaching

Through mindfulness coaching, you will learn ways to return to the present moment, deepen your awareness, and practice self-compassion as you move through difficult thoughts, emotions, or life experiences.

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mindfulness retreats & workshops

Through these retreats and workshops, you will find fresh ways to "arrive home" to your body and learn to practice self-compassion even when struggling with difficult feelings or relationships.

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psychotherapy supervision

Through psychotherapy supervision, you will have a supportive space to deepen your understanding of cases, strengthen your therapeutic skills, and build confidence and trust in your clinical instincts.

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testimonials

“I have been impressed with Dr. Steinberg’s work for more than 20 years. In all her many roles, including Training Director at the VA, psychotherapist, mentor, supervisor, and, more recently, a mindfulness teacher trainer, she brings a natural warmth, keen intellect, and a commitment to excellence in all she does. Her deep level of competence is enviable, and I am personally a better psychologist because of our collaboration.”

— J. Greg Serpa, PhD | Clinical Professor at UCLA & Co-Author of Clinician’s Guide to Teaching Mindfulness
“It was extremely valuable to me to have mindfulness meditation, self -compassion, movement, and writing all together. It was a great combination and very enlightening. The teachers were so compassionate and caring, very enthusiastic and supportive.”

— Workshop Participant
"I've been fortunate through the years to have Sue as a resource for my patients. She is always able to connect with them regardless of the underlying issues and infuses a practical mindfulness into therapy that helps people feel at ease implementing new skills into their lives. In her group work, she weaves in education, relaxation, mindfulness, creativity and deeper emotional content helping people achieve comfort in the group setting."

— Dr. Kirsten Tillisch | Chief of Integrative Medicine | Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System
"I have been privileged to work with Dr. Susan Steinberg-Oren for approximately two years, and have found her to be skillful, attentive, compassionate and very welcoming. Working with her on PTSD issues has transformed my life. I also was fortunate to participate in several Mindful Self Compassion Meditation classes lead and taught by her, masterfully."

— Current Client
“The content made it possible for women who were strangers to quickly share deeply and with vulnerability. A safe environment was fostered, allowing us to really see and be seen. We went deep!”

— Workshop Participant
“For someone not sure about a retreat experience, this felt safe, warm, inclusive, respectful, intelligent, spontaneous, outdoor, indoor nature, nourishing, enlightening, experiential… Great job to our teaching team.“

— Workshop Participant

❋ work & certifications

❋ Department of Veterans’ Affairs

❋ Clark University

❋ Brown University

❋ Fuller Theological Seminary Graduate School of Psychology

❋ International Mindfulness Teachers Association

❋ InsightLA.org

❋ Center for Mindful Self-Compassion

❋ Big Bear Retreat Center