Susann Adams

Susann Adams is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) practicing in Maryland with 25 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and depression. She also addresses issues such as abandonment, codependency, communication problems, loneliness, narcissism, personality disorders, and post-traumatic stress. Susann frames therapy around the client’s goals and strengths and meets people where they are in their recovery journey.

She draws on several approaches to shape practical, goal-focused sessions. Susann leans on client-centered work to follow the client’s pace. She uses cognitive behavioral tools to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are offered when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are needed.

Her background includes military service and work with Veterans, as well as experience in the legal system. Susann has worked individually and with groups, and she has supported teens and adults through addiction and trauma recovery. That range informs a flexible, pragmatic style in sessions.

In practice she emphasizes collaboration. She listens first, clarifies what matters to the person, and then shapes short-term and longer-term goals. She is comfortable supporting people who are not yet abstinent and who may need small steps at first.

Expect straightforward conversations, skill teaching, and planning that fits daily life. Susann encourages people to start where they are and build on strengths toward clearer coping and healthier routines.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s priorities, helping people set goals that matter to them and move at a comfortable pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical techniques to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and tolerating distress when situations feel overwhelming.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will help identify which methods fit the client’s needs, goals, and preferences and adjust the plan over time. Sessions can mix techniques so the work stays relevant and manageable.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people practice skills between sessions in real-life settings and bring current stressors directly into conversation. Licensed professionals can tailor pacing and tools to what works for each person.