Susanna Armstrong

Susanna Armstrong is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. She works with individuals worrying about sleep, anger, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and relationship concerns. She also supports people coping with trauma, post-traumatic stress, and process addictions like gambling or pornography. Many clients come for help with mood disorders, seasonal affective disorder, or co-occurring substance use and mental health issues.

Armstrong uses a practical, person-focused style in sessions. She listens first and then helps people set clear goals. She draws on Client-Centered ideas to follow each person's pace, and uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns that keep problems going. Mindfulness practices and Motivational Interviewing help people build motivation for change.

Her work has included more than a decade in addiction settings and 14 years of overall clinical experience. She integrates attention to lifestyle factors such as movement and nutrition into planning when appropriate. Sessions typically involve learning coping skills, practicing new habits, and checking progress toward goals.

Those seeking support can expect a collaborative process that focuses on what they want to change. Armstrong emphasizes practical steps people can use between sessions. She aims to help clients notice small shifts and build routines that fit daily life.

She offers services in English and works from Maryland. International clients are not accepted. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking and use the Start Therapy flow to begin the matching process.

How her approaches shape online support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and following the client's lead. In practice this means sessions start by understanding what the person wants to change and then shaping conversations around their priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going. It uses short exercises and homework to test new ways of thinking and build practical skills for anxiety, mood symptoms, and sleep problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best based on their goals and preferences. That may mean combining listening-centered work, CBT skill-building, and mindfulness practices in a way that feels manageable.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session formats available before booking. Online care can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when life gets hectic. It can also let clients practice skills between sessions in their everyday routines. Ask about current session options when you start the matching process so you can plan what will work best for you.