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Susanna Armstrong

Compassionate integrative care for anxiety and addiction

MD, LCPC Maryland

Experience
14 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Susanna

Susanna Armstrong is an MD and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Maryland who supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, mood disorders, relationship struggles, trauma, sleep disturbances, anger, bipolar conditions, ADHD, and related co-morbid issues.

Background and approach

With 14 years of experience, she draws on varied therapeutic traditions to help clients build coping skills, address substance and process addictions, and navigate mood and post-traumatic stress concerns. Her work also touches on self-harm, somatization, seasonal affective disorder, and issues common to young adults.

Armstrong favors an integrative, client-focused style that blends cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness and psychodynamic insights, while using motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies as appropriate. She emphasizes collaboration in setting goals and tailors interventions to each person’s needs, incorporating discussions of nutrition, movement, and body-centered practices when they may support recovery.

Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, and she communicates in English. Prospective clients select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability; subscription sessions can be canceled at any time.

Approaches that guide remote anxiety and addiction care

Susanna integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy into remote work to address patterns of thought and behavior while honoring each person's experience. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavioral habits, which can be especially useful for anxiety, mood disorders, and addictive behaviors. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, validation, and a collaborative pace to help clients feel understood and to support self-directed growth.

She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to build present-moment awareness and stress regulation, which can complement cognitive work when managing cravings, mood swings, or trauma-related symptoms. Together these approaches give both structured tools and relational support, and she will work with clients to determine which combination best fits their goals and preferences in a collaborative way.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. This variety allows clients to access therapeutic strategies and skill-building from home or while traveling, making it easier to maintain continuity of care and to practice new skills between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping problems, anger, and self-esteem challenges, plus related concerns such as co-morbidity and process addictions.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is integrative and client-centered, emphasizing collaboration to set goals and combining practical skills with insight-oriented exploration tailored to each person.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience working in behavioral health and addictions, bringing long-term clinical practice to her work with mood and substance-related issues.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds MD and LCPC credentials with licence details MD LCPC LC4001 and practices in Maryland.
Can non-English speakers work with this therapist?
She provides services in English only and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for remote care?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How is pricing handled for ongoing sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling appointments according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersAnger managementBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

Co-morbidityDrug and alcohol addictionMood disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSomatizationYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Maryland

Languages

English