Susanna Armstrong , MD, LCPC

Susanna Armstrong is a licensed professional counselor practicing in Maryland who brings 14 years of clinical experience to her work with diverse populations. She has substantial experience with teens and has spent over ten years focused on addictions, supporting people through substance use, process addictions, and the co-occurring mood and trauma issues that often accompany them.

Susanna describes her approach as integrative and whole-person oriented. She combines evidence-informed therapeutic methods with attention to lifestyle factors such as nutrition, movement, and bodywork when appropriate, and she collaborates with clients to define treatment goals and strategies that fit their needs. Her training includes an MD and an LCPC - the MD reflects a medical degree and the LCPC denotes a Licensed Professional Counselor credential - which informs a blended perspective on mental health and behavioral health concerns.

She works with a wide range of challenges including anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, ADHD, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Susanna emphasizes building coping skills, fostering self-understanding, and helping clients move toward more stable mood and healthier patterns of behavior.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Recovery and Growth

Susanna Armstrong uses client-centered methods that prioritize the individual’s perspective, creating space for people to explore their values and personal goals while the therapist offers support and active listening. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is employed to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, addiction patterns, and sleep problems. Mindfulness Therapy is used to develop present-moment awareness and stress management skills, supporting emotion regulation and relapse prevention in addictive behaviors.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Susanna works with each person to determine which combination of methods fits their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for people balancing work, school, or family obligations. Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making consistent care more accessible and easier to integrate into daily life while maintaining continuity with licensed professionals and therapists.