Susanna Armstrong, LCPC

Susanna Armstrong is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Maryland who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and relationship concerns. She also supports people coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related issues. Susanna writes plainly and aims to make the first steps toward help feel manageable for a worried parent or an overwhelmed adult.

She uses a blend of approaches instead of one fixed method. Sessions typically focus on practical skills for day-to-day coping, noticing patterns that keep problems going, and goal-focused work that fits a person's life. Susanna favors methods that invite self-reflection and real-world practice rather than long labels or jargon.

Her background includes 14 years in the mental health field with extensive experience in addictions work. That history shapes how she approaches mood and substance concerns, including co-morbidity and process addictions such as gambling or problematic sexual behaviors. She also addresses issues like seasonal mood shifts, self-harm tendencies, somatic symptoms, and young adult transitions.

In the therapy room she blends client-centered listening with structured tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. Mindfulness practices and psychodynamic ideas may be woven in when they fit a person's needs. She works with people to set clear, achievable goals and adjust methods as progress is made.

Susanna conducts therapy in English and practices in Maryland as an LCPC. People who want to start can expect straightforward steps to matching and scheduling, and a focus on approaches that match their goals.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a working relationship. It relies on the therapist responding to a person's concerns and priorities, which helps with issues like low self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, uses clear tools to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and mood management.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels useful, then try methods that match those needs. That collaborative process means techniques can be adjusted over time if something is not helping.

The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online session options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and let someone check in from a quieter or more flexible setting. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when days are hectic and make regular follow-ups simpler for people juggling work, school, or caregiving duties.