Susann Adams, MD, LCSW-C

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Compassionate, practical therapy focused on your goals

Details

Name	Susann Adams
Credentials	MD, LCSW-C
Based in	Maryland
Licensed in	Maryland
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	25

About Susann

Susann Adams is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical with 25 years of experience. She practices in Maryland and focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and depression. She approaches clients with straightforward care and respect for their life story.

She believes people are the experts on their own stories and draws on their strengths to move forward. Sessions are centered on each person’s goals, so treatment looks different depending on what someone needs right now.

Background and approach

That might mean short check-ins for someone who feels anxious or working toward reduced substance use without requiring immediate abstinence. Her background includes work with veterans, individuals, groups, and teens, and experience as a treatment provider within the legal system. Those roles shaped a practical style focused on solving problems and building skills.

She listens for what matters most and helps people pick small steps they can try between sessions. Susann mixes narrative ideas with client-centered and skills-based methods. Conversations explore the stories a person tells about themselves and look for ways to rewrite those narratives.

She also uses cognitive and behavioral tools to change unhelpful thoughts and habits when that fits the person’s goals. People seeking help for guilt, shame, isolation, communication problems, or end-of-life concerns will find a straightforward approach. Her work often includes support around personality issues, post-traumatic stress, and the practical effects of aging.

Susann speaks English and practices in Maryland.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse among the things Susann works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Susann among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Susann among the ways she works.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Susann among the ways she works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Susann among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Susann among the ways she works.
Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Susann among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Susann directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Susann directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How narrative and skills work online

Susann often combines Narrative Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy depending on what a person needs. Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about their lives and helps find alternative storylines that feel more hopeful and manageable. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and shaping sessions around the person’s goals and pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy teaches concrete ways to notice and change thoughts and behaviors that feed anxiety, depression, or addictive patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and how they respond to different methods. That collaborative process guides whether sessions emphasize story work, coping skills, or a mix of both.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for quick check-ins. Live chat and text messaging let someone check in between meetings or use shorter, more frequent communication. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and fit into busy lives.

Common questions about this listing

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional focus areas include abandonment, guilt and shame, isolation, communication problems, and post-traumatic stress.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and practical. She centers sessions on the client’s goals and uses plain conversation to find useful next steps.

What is her professional background?

She has 25 years of professional experience and is a veteran who has worked with veterans, individuals, groups, and teens. She also has experience as a treatment provider in the legal system.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds MD and LCSW-C credentials and practices in Maryland.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

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