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Dr. Susan (Sue) Futeral

Experienced clinician blending medical and social work perspectives

MD, LCSW-C Maryland

Experience
33 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English
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About Susan

Dr. Susan (Sue) Futeral brings 33 years of clinical experience to her practice in Maryland, combining medical training and social work to support people facing a wide range of life challenges.

Background and approach

As an MD and an LCSW-C, she draws on both medical and psychosocial perspectives to address concerns such as stress and anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, addictions, and relationship difficulties. Her background also includes work with issues like ADHD, bipolar challenges, grief, and compassion fatigue.

Sue emphasizes creating an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings freely. Her work often blends practical, goal-oriented strategies with attention to attachment patterns and mindful awareness, helping clients build coping skills and clarify values.

She supports those grappling with body image, communication problems, post-traumatic stress, phobias, and process addictions, among other focuses. Starting therapy can take courage, and she aims to partner with people as they take that step and pursue meaningful change.

Approaches and Online Care That Fit Your Life

Dr. Futeral commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy in her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical skills useful for anxiety, depression, phobias, and many everyday stressors. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in relationships and early bonds to help people understand how those dynamics influence current interactions and emotional responses.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That process may involve trying different techniques and adjusting the plan over time so treatment remains aligned with what the client wants to achieve.

Online therapy with her is offered through several formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, provide continuity when travel or shifting routines arise, and allow clients to choose the communication style they find most comfortable while working toward their goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and many related areas listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach mixes practical, goal-focused work with attention to attachment patterns and mindfulness; she uses techniques that encourage skill-building and reflection to address current problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 33 years of professional experience, bringing an extended career perspective to clinical care and treatment planning.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds MD and LCSW-C credentials, with license details MD LCSW-C 04787, and practices in Maryland.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are offered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseEating disordersDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Body imageCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaHoardingImmigration issuesLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatization

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

33+ years

Licensed

Maryland

Languages

English