How Susanna works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- MD, LCPC
- Licensed in
- Maryland
- Years in practice
- 14
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Susanna
Susanna Armstrong, MD, LCPC helps people manage anger and related issues like stress, anxiety, addiction, and mood swings. She brings 14 years of clinical experience in Maryland and focuses on clear, practical steps people can use right away. Her style is straightforward and warm, aimed at people who want real change without jargon.
She uses a mix of approaches to match each person’s needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Background and approach
Client-centered work puts the person's goals and perspective first. Mindfulness practices teach simple ways to stay calm when emotions spike. Much of her work has involved addictions and mood disorders, so she is familiar with co-occurring issues such as bipolar disorder, ADHD, and process addictions like gambling or pornography.
She also supports people dealing with trauma, relationship strain, sleep problems, and seasonal mood changes. Sessions often combine talk therapy with practical skills - breathing exercises, short behavioral experiments, and goal-setting. Susanna pays attention to routines like movement and nutrition when those factors intersect with mental health.
She aims to make therapy fit into daily life rather than feel like extra work. People can expect a collaborative relationship where goals are set together and adjusted over time. Susanna works with adults and young adults who want to reduce anger, improve coping, or address addictions and mood concerns.
What Susanna works with
Everything Susanna lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Susanna's practice.
- 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
Approaches Susanna lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches for online care
Susanna often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot thoughts and behaviors that fuel anger or anxiety and then practice new responses. CBT is hands-on and focuses on small experiments and skills that can reduce reactivity and improve mood.She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which prioritizes the person’s perspective and goals. That approach focuses on listening, reflection, and working at a pace the person finds comfortable. Mindfulness Therapy is used alongside these methods to teach simple attention and breathing techniques that calm intense emotions and improve sleep and stress management.
Choosing the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan as progress is made. The aim is to find practical tools that fit everyday life and the concerns presented.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls allow for interactive skill practice and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports quick check-ins, and messaging suits shorter updates or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to try approaches that work for the individual.
Questions people ask about Susanna
What concerns does this therapist address?
She supports people with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and related issues like sleep problems and mood disorders.
How would therapy feel in sessions?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, with a focus on skills such as breathing, behavioral changes, and goal setting.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She holds an MD and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 14 years of experience working in mental health and addictions.
Where is she based and licensed?
She practices in Maryland and lists credentials as MD and LCPC.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered online?
She meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.