- Guilt and shame
- CBT and DBT methods
- Motivational interviewing
About Susann
Susann Adams is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) licensed in Maryland with 25 years of professional experience. She works with adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and depression, and she lists guilt and shame among areas she addresses.
She sees the person as the expert in their own story and looks for the strengths a client already has. Sessions focus on the client's goals. That can mean short check-in appointments at first or continuing to work while still using substances if abstinence is not the immediate aim.
Her practice blends practical talk with skills work. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow what the client brings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers techniques for managing strong emotions and building coping skills.
She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to explore readiness for change and Narrative Therapy to look at how a person's story influences current feelings. These approaches are used to address issues such as abandonment, codependency, relationship communication problems, isolation, and end-of-life concerns when they connect with the main issues named above.
Susann has past experience working with Veterans and within the legal system, and she has worked with individuals, groups, and teens during her career. Sessions are conducted in English and reflect a focus on practical steps the client wants to take.
How her approaches translate to online work
Susann often uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her practice. Client-Centered Therapy means the therapist follows what the client brings and helps reflect and clarify concerns so the person can set their own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful cycles.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation and coping skills when feelings feel overwhelming. These approaches can help with anxiety, trauma-related symptoms, addictive behaviors, and persistent shame by offering clear techniques and conversational exploration.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will help figure out which methods fit a person's goals, needs, and preferences and may blend techniques from different approaches over time.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into work and family schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Online work can make it simpler to practice skills between meetings and keep therapeutic momentum while managing everyday demands.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and depression, and also works with related concerns such as guilt and shame.
How does she approach guilt or shame?
Her work emphasizes the client's own story and strengths while using talk and skills-based methods to address shame and the behaviors tied to it.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience as a social worker in clinical practice.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) licensed in Maryland and practices from that state.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.