Susan Davis-Swanson, MSW, LCSW, Executive Director

As a stepmother since the mid-1970s, I’d struggled with the lack of both services for stepfamilies and therapists who truly understood stepfamily life. With so many years working through my own stepfamily issues, I understand firsthand the challenges and struggles that are often missed in counseling, and dedicated myself to being a resource for stepcouples and stepfamilies in Southern California.

That is why I founded The StepFamily Center in 2004 in Beverly Hills and work to make information available to stepfamilies through regular articles, a monthly newsletter, a weekly radio show and counseling services. My goal is to give stepfamilies hope that they can make it work and the tools they need to do so.

Susan is a noted authority on issues involving step, blended and remarried families, and has spent more than 15 years working with couples. She is licensed therapist and has attained Board Certified Diplomate status in her field. She was recently awarded Cambridge’s Distinguished Outstanding VIP of the year award. Susan received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work from California State University at Long Beach.