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Susann Adams

Susann Adams

LCSW-C

Maryland

Compassionate, goal-focused support

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW-C
License
LCSW-C, Maryland / 10825
Experience
25 years
Languages
English
Location
Maryland

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    • Motivational approach
    • Skills based methods
    • Collaborative goal setting

    About Susann

    Susann Adams is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) practicing in Maryland with 25 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are living with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and depression. Her approach begins with listening and respecting each person’s story and strengths.

    She uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who are unsure about change or who want to build motivation at their own pace. Client-centered methods guide sessions so the person’s goals shape the work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools are used when more structure or skills practice can help manage symptoms.

    Sessions are practical and paced to what feels doable. Someone who is using substances can still work on addiction goals without immediate abstinence being required. Shorter sessions or gradual steps are options when anxiety or life demands make longer meetings difficult.

    Her background includes military service and experience in veterans-related settings, group work, and treatment within the legal system. That experience informs an understanding of trauma, post-traumatic stress, and the stresses of role transitions.

    People who start with her will find a collaborative tone. She helps clients set goals, choose strategies that fit daily life, and revise plans as needed. To begin, follow the site’s Start Therapy process and complete the matching questionnaire to schedule a first session.

  2. Approaches That Guide Online Sessions

    Susann uses Motivational Interviewing to help people explore readiness for change and build motivation at their own pace. This approach is useful when someone feels uncertain about making changes or wants to move forward in manageable steps.

    Client-Centered Therapy shapes sessions around the person's goals and perspectives, emphasizing listening and respect. It helps when someone needs a steady, supportive space to make sense of life challenges and choose priorities.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) provides practical tools to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT techniques can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress when skill practice and clear strategies are desired.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Susann will help figure out which methods fit your goals, needs, and preferences, and she will adjust the plan as progress is made. The process is collaborative and paced to what feels doable for each person.

    The therapist's original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make therapy easier to fit into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when anxiety is high, or remove travel time so people can attend from a quieter location. Licensed professionals can adapt techniques like Motivational Interviewing, client-centered listening, and CBT exercises effectively over remote sessions, and the focus remains on making work that fits everyday life.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseDepression

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityCodependencyCommunication problemsGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesNarcissismPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stress

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    25+ years

    Listed in

    Maryland

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does this therapist address?

    She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and depression, with related attention to issues like abandonment, guilt and shame, and post-traumatic stress.

    How would sessions feel day to day?

    Sessions are client-centered and collaborative, with an emphasis on listening first and then choosing practical steps together.

    How much experience does this therapist have?

    She brings 25 years of professional experience, including work with veterans, groups, and involvement with the legal system as a treatment provider.

    What are the therapist's credentials and location?

    She holds the LCSW-C credential for practice in Maryland and operates from that state.

    Which languages are supported and can international clients work together?

    Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.

    What session formats are used?

    The original biography did not specify formats; confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.

    How much do sessions cost?

    Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

    What are the first steps to begin therapy?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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