Susann Adams, MD, LCSW-C
- Addiction recovery
- Trauma and PTSD
- Short session options
About Susann Adams
Her clinical expertise centers on supporting people facing addictions and substance use challenges as well as those coping with post-traumatic stress, trauma and abuse, stress, anxiety, and depression. She emphasizes a strengths-based approach, recognizing that each person is the expert on their own story and already possesses resources to help in recovery and healing.
Treatment is tailored to meet clients where they are and to align with their goals. That can include working toward addiction recovery without requiring immediate abstinence, or beginning therapy with shorter sessions for someone who feels anxious about starting. Her work focuses on practical, goal-oriented strategies to help people move forward, and she acknowledges the courage involved in taking the first step toward change.
Areas of Expertise
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Additional Focus Areas
Therapeutic Approach
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Susann Adams have?
Susann Adams has 25 years of professional experience in clinical practice.
Is Susann Adams a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds these credentials: MD, LCSW-C. License details: MD LCSW-C 10825.
In which languages does Susann Adams provide therapy?
Susann Adams provides therapy in English.
Where is Susann Adams located?
Susann Adams is located in Maryland.
How can I work with Susann Adams as my therapist?
You can work with Susann Adams through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Susann Adams work with international clients?
Susann Adams does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Susann Adams cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches that guide online therapy and support
Susann Adams often draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening, empathy, and collaboration so the person feels heard and supported while identifying their own goals and strengths. This approach can be helpful for people working through grief, relationship challenges, loneliness, or life transitions.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a skills-based method that helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is commonly applied to anxiety, depression, stress management, and problem-solving around substance use and daily functioning.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is another approach she may incorporate for building emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills; DBT techniques can be useful for high-intensity emotions, self-destructive behaviors, and patterns of relationship difficulty.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. She works collaboratively with each person and other licensed professionals as needed to determine which methods best match the client's needs, goals, and preferences, and will adapt the plan over time.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit care into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and reach support from home or other convenient locations. These options expand access to regular work on goals and make it simpler to try therapy in ways that feel manageable.