Susanna Armstrong, MD, LCPC

Susanna Armstrong is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Maryland who brings an integrative, client-focused approach to working with teens and adults facing addiction, mood concerns, and life transitions. She holds the credentials MD (Doctor of Medicine) and LCPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and combines more than a decade of hands-on addiction work with broad experience across diverse populations.

She emphasizes a holistic model that weaves together traditional talk therapy with attention to nutrition, movement, and body-centered techniques when appropriate. Over the years she has developed particular expertise helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors while teaching practical coping skills that support daily functioning and recovery.

Experienced in working with young adults and individuals struggling with co-occurring conditions such as substance use and mood disorders, she uses an integrative toolkit to tailor treatment to each person. Her practice focuses on collaboration - defining goals together, adapting methods to the client’s needs, and supporting growth through exploration and skill building. Susanna continues to pursue ongoing learning in the field and looks forward to supporting clients as they make meaningful changes in their lives.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Susanna Armstrong blends evidence-informed methods to address addiction, mood concerns, and coping skills in accessible online formats. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients lead the conversation and the therapist offers empathy and reflection to help them clarify goals and values. This approach is helpful for building trust and self-awareness.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills to change behaviors and manage symptoms of anxiety and depression. CBT is often used alongside strategies for relapse prevention in addiction work. Mindfulness Therapy introduces present-moment awareness and simple attention practices that can reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation, useful for stress, cravings, and mood fluctuations.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Susanna works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the plan over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility to meet from wherever the client is. Sessions may take place by video call or phone, and additional support can be provided through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care while balancing work, school, or other commitments and can help clients access therapy during key moments of need.