- Licensed inMaryland
- License04787
- NPI 1902078348
- Experience33+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Susan
Dr. Susan (Sue) Futeral is a Maryland-based clinician with 33 years of experience. She holds an MD and is licensed as an LCSW-C.
Sue focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship strain, and eating and addictive behaviors. She aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about what matters most. Sessions are meant to feel calm and practical, with room for honest conversation about feelings and behaviors.
Background and approach
She emphasizes steady support during hard moments. Her background blends medical and social work perspectives, which informs a broad view of health and behavior. That experience helps when addressing complex concerns like bipolar disorder, grief, or compassion fatigue.
Sue also works with issues such as ADHD, sleep problems, and sexual or intimacy-related concerns. Therapeutically she uses approaches like Attachment-Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside mindfulness and solution-focused techniques. These methods are adapted to each person’s situation so the work stays focused and achievable.
Hypnotherapy is another tool she offers when appropriate. People often come for help with life transitions, career stress, or struggles linked to identity and service, including veteran and first responder issues. Sue also addresses less common concerns such as hoarding, obsessions and compulsions, and process addictions.
The goal is steady progress and clearer choices. She conducts sessions in English and works with people in Maryland. Getting started typically involves a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling a time to meet.
Credentials
- LCSW-C (Maryland)
- License 04787 · expires October 2027
- NPI
- 1902078348 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Susan lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- First responder issues
- Gender dysphoria
- Hoarding
- Immigration issues
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
Approaches Susan names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How attachment work and CBT translate to online therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and helps people notice how early bonds shape current reactions. Online sessions can use that work to map relationship habits, practice new interactions, and reduce reactivity. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns; it works well for anxiety, depression, and sleep issues through skill practice and short homework tasks. Mindfulness Therapy supports awareness of the present moment and can help with stress, trauma symptoms, and emotional regulation through breathing and attention exercises.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose or combine methods based on their goals, daily life, and what feels comfortable. That shared planning means techniques are adjusted over time rather than fixed at the start.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people work face-to-face when bandwidth and a quieter environment are available. Phone sessions require less data and can fit into a shorter break. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, ongoing support between meetings, or when someone prefers writing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue care across different circumstances.
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Frequently asked
What issues does this therapist help with?
Sue helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, eating and addictive behaviors, and relationship strain. She also works with concerns like ADHD, grief, sleep problems, and career or life transitions.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The approach is open and practical, focusing on honest conversation and workable steps. Techniques include attachment-informed work, cognitive tools, mindfulness, and solution-focused strategies tailored to each person.
What is Sue's professional background?
She brings 33 years of professional experience and combines medical training with social work practice. That mix shapes a broad view of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is this therapist based and what are the credentials?
She is based in Maryland and holds MD and LCSW-C credentials. Sessions are offered for people located in that state.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
In what formats are sessions offered?
People can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Different formats let people choose what fits their schedule and needs.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that, schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.
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