About

Suzanne is a psychodynamic therapist in private practice at Mindful Therapy West LA. With more than 15 years of experience as a coach, consultant, and Depth Hypnosis practitioner, she is now a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #132653) whose passion lies in helping individuals, families, and creative professionals reconnect the heart and mind—particularly when defense mechanisms or life challenges have disrupted this essential connection, resulting in relational, personal, or professional crises.

She holds an MA in Integral Counseling Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS), a nationally recognized leader in holistic and integrative therapy education, and a certificate in Depth Hypnosis from The Sacred Stream in Berkeley, California. A long-time practitioner of Vipassana meditation and Buddhist psychology, Suzanne weaves these contemplative practices into her clinical work—supporting clients in moving from survival mode into a life more fully aligned with their values, purpose, and potential.

Before transitioning into psychotherapy, Suzanne spent many years in the financial sector—first as a financial advisor, helping individuals reach their financial goals, and later as a business coach and consultant. In these roles, she supported entrepreneurs, executives, and business owners in navigating internal and external barriers to growth, such as stalled development, interpersonal challenges, and organizational dysfunction. Her work with start-ups and scaling companies gave her unique insight into how systemic patterns affect individuals—and how personal and professional identities often intertwine. These experiences deeply inform her therapeutic lens, especially when addressing issues of leadership, purpose, relational dynamics, and burnout.

Suzanne approaches therapy with the understanding that symptoms like depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, spiritual crisis, and social disconnection are often expressions of deeper systemic imbalance. Her work supports clients in reclaiming inner wholeness, expanding internal resources, and restoring alignment between body, mind, and spirit.

Modalities & Approaches
Suzanne’s integrative therapeutic approach draws from:

• Mindfulness, Guided Imagery, and Active Imagination

• Depth Hypnosis and Guided Journey Work

• Psychodynamic and Psychoanalytic Frameworks

• Dreamwork and Symbolism (in sleep and waking life)

• Energy Medicine and Chakra Healing

• Regression and Inner Child Work

• Power Retrieval and Soul Part Integration (for complex and simple trauma)

• Earth-Based Reconnection Practices

• Couples Therapy focused on communication, emotional resourcing, and secure attachment

Training & Credentials

• MA, Integral Counseling Psychology, CIIS (2019)

• MA, East-West Psychology, CIIS (2023)

• Certified Depth Hypnosis Practitioner, Sacred Stream (2013–Present)

• Buddhist Psychology Studies & Vipassana meditation practice (since 2004)

• Level I Couples Therapy Certificate, The Gottman Institute (2017)

Suzanne E. Katanic
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #132653 at Mindful Therapy West LA.

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