- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Susanna
Susanna Armstrong is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, licensed in Maryland with 14 years of experience. She focuses on young adult issues along with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also addresses sleep problems, anger, bipolar and ADHD concerns. Her practice includes work with trauma and abuse and a range of addiction-related difficulties.
She takes a straightforward, person-focused approach in sessions. That means conversations center on what is causing trouble right now and what practical steps help. She uses a mix of approaches including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas. Sessions often include skill-building for anxiety, mood regulation, and addiction-related challenges.
Susanna has worked in addiction services for over ten years and has substantial experience with drug and alcohol problems, process addictions such as gambling and porn use, and co-morbid conditions. She also supports people facing post-traumatic stress, seasonal mood shifts, self-harm behaviors, and somatization. Her background informs how she helps clients manage overlapping issues.
In practical terms she helps people set clear goals and learn coping techniques they can use day to day. That may include behavioral experiments, mindfulness exercises, motivational strategies, and talking through patterns that keep problems going. She encourages tracking progress and adjusting plans as needed.
Sessions are conducted in English and are provided from Maryland. Susanna asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session so she can learn about immediate needs and goals. The model she uses aims for clarity and steady skill development rather than vague promises.
Therapeutic approaches used and how online sessions work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client. It helps people clarify goals and feel understood so they can make practical changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thought and behavior patterns and teaches skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful habits. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention practices and grounding techniques that can reduce stress and improve sleep and emotional regulation.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the early work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to identify goals and try methods that fit those goals and the client’s preferences. That means adjusting techniques over time and choosing exercises that can be used between sessions.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into study and work schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also makes it possible to practice skills in everyday settings and bring real-life situations into the conversation.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address for young adults?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues, and young adult issues including transitions like leaving home, study, and early career pressures.
What is her therapy style like?
She combines client-centered conversation with practical tools from CBT and mindfulness, and uses motivational interviewing and psychodynamic ideas when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of clinical experience and over ten years working specifically in addiction services.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCPC licensed in Maryland and provides services based in Maryland.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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