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Online therapist

Dr. Susie Stubbs

Practical, collaborative support for real-life challenges

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Credentials
MD, LCPC
Experience
15 years
Licensed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Susie

Dr. Susie Stubbs uses a client-centered approach to guide parents and individuals through practical changes. She combines warmth with clear, goal-focused strategies.

She offers straightforward support for everyday stresses and bigger life shifts. Her style is collaborative and respectful of each person's strengths. Dr.

Stubbs has 15 years of professional experience and holds an MD plus an LCPC, which is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviors.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on small, manageable steps that can ease anxiety, stress, or sleep and eating concerns. She also provides coaching around career and professional development. That work tends to include setting concrete goals, practicing communication skills, and planning next steps.

Many people come for help with grief, trauma, or relationship and intimacy struggles; she offers steady support while helping clients build coping skills. Parents who are worried about routines, sleep, or eating can expect practical suggestions and a calm space to talk things through.

For those facing mood differences such as depression or bipolar challenges, she emphasizes structure and strategies you can try between sessions. Dr. Stubbs practices in Maryland and conducts sessions in English.

Her approach is to meet people where they are and work together on what matters most. She encourages small experiments and regular check-ins to track progress. If someone prefers a mix of coaching and therapy, she blends both to suit personal goals.

How these approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and working at your pace. In online sessions this looks like a therapist who follows your lead, reflects your concerns, and helps you choose next steps that feel manageable. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Online CBT often uses short exercises, thought records, and homework you can do between sessions to test changes in daily life.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process and happens together. The therapist will talk about goals, preferences, and what techniques feel useful, then adapt the plan as you learn what works. This collaborative process aims to keep therapy practical and focused on real improvements you can notice.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care flexible. These options let people fit sessions around work, family, and other obligations. Remote formats also make it easier to follow up more often or check in between appointments when challenges come up.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns can be addressed in sessions?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting, eating and sleeping difficulties, ADHD, anger, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, career challenges, and coping with life changes.
What is the therapy style like?
Sessions use a client-centered approach that emphasizes listening and collaboration. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is also used to identify thought patterns and try practical behavior changes between sessions.
How much experience does the therapist have?
She has 15 years of professional work experience supporting people with mental health and coaching needs.
What are the therapist's credentials and location?
The clinician holds an MD and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with licence number MD LCPC LC2916 and practices in Maryland.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
Therapy can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does payment and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
15 years
Licensed
Maryland
Languages
English

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