Susanna Armstrong is a psychotherapist based in Maryland who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.
01About Susanna
Susanna Armstrong is a psychotherapist based in Maryland who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also supports people facing relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger, bipolar symptoms, and attention difficulties. Susanna lists MD, which stands for Doctor of Medicine, and LCPC as her credentials.
She describes a practical, people-first style. Sessions focus on clear goals and tools you can use between meetings.
Background and approach
Susanna listens for what matters to each person, then adapts methods to fit those needs rather than insisting on one single approach. Her work draws on a mix of therapeutic approaches including client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas. She often blends techniques to address addictions, mood disorders, and co-occurring concerns like substance use and emotional distress.
Susanna brings 14 years of experience, with a long history in addiction work and a steady focus on mood and stress-related issues. She emphasizes practical coping skills, self-understanding, and gradual changes that feel achievable. In sessions she may introduce breath-based mindfulness, thought-tracking from CBT, and conversational techniques that help people find motivation.
Her aim is to help clients build routines and skills that reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.
02Credentials
- LCPC (Maryland)
- License LC4001 · expires January 2027
- NPI
- 1851674212 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Susanna lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- ADHD
- Co-morbidity
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Somatization
- Young adult issues
Methods Susanna names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
These are the methods Susanna names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Approaches that fit your life and schedule
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person first. The therapist listens deeply, reflects what she hears, and helps people name their own goals and values. This approach helps when someone needs acceptance and clearer direction for change.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, teaches practical ways to track thoughts and change behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and some addiction patterns because it gives step-by-step skills to test and shift unhelpful habits.
Mindfulness therapy brings simple attention and breathing practices into everyday routines. These skills can reduce reactivity, support sleep, and help manage cravings or intense emotions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match goals, preferences, and how life is organized. That process may begin in the first few sessions and get adjusted over time.
Online therapy makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy week. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports quick check-ins, and text-based messaging can help with short coaching between sessions. These options offer flexibility so therapy can continue even when schedules or locations change.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Susanna help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, LGBT concerns, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger, bipolar symptoms, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, process addictions, and young adult issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Sessions are practical and person-centered. She listens first, then combines approaches to meet each person's goals and daily needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience, including a lengthy background working in addiction services and with mood-related concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
Her listed credentials are MD, which is Doctor of Medicine, and LCPC. She practices in Maryland.
Which languages and international arrangements are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.
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