Susanna Armstrong, LCPC

Susanna Armstrong is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, and the effects of trauma and abuse. She also addresses depression, low self-esteem, anger, sleeping problems, bipolar symptoms, and ADHD. Her tone is straightforward and focused on practical steps people can use right away.

She draws on 14 years of experience and blends several therapeutic methods to meet each person where they are. Sessions tend to focus on learning coping skills, pacing change, and understanding patterns that keep problems going. Nutrition, movement, and somatic awareness are sometimes woven into conversations when they fit a person’s goals.

Susanna uses approaches that include client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas. She aims to tailor those approaches to the issues presented, rather than sticking to a single method. That flexibility is used to address co-occurring concerns such as mood disorders, process addictions, and post-traumatic stress.

Her background includes more than a decade working in addiction settings, where she supported people through recovery, relapse prevention, and building new routines. She helps clients set clear, realistic goals and practices skill-building in session.

People who choose to work with her can expect a collaborative, down-to-earth approach that focuses on concrete changes and gradual progress. The emphasis is on finding what works for each person and adjusting the plan as needed.

How her approaches translate to remote work

Susanna often draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and practice new behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and many addiction-related patterns. Client-centered therapy is another pillar of her work, meaning sessions center on the person’s own goals and pace and emphasize listening and support.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful. That means methods may shift over time as needs and priorities change.

Confirm the specific online session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. In general, online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy life by eliminating travel time, making it easier to schedule shorter check-ins, or letting someone join from a quieter spot with less background noise. Therapists can use mindfulness practices and CBT exercises remotely, and motivational interviewing works well in conversation-focused formats. Discuss format preferences during the initial matching step to find a practical arrangement that works with daily routines.