Susanne Loar, LCSW

Therapist in North Carolina

Susanne Loar is a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of experience helping people navigate heavy life challenges.

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Licensed inNorth Carolina
LicenseC010242
NPI 1790188506
Experience15+ years
LanguagesEnglish

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About Susanne

Susanne Loar is a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of experience helping people navigate heavy life challenges. She practices in North Carolina and focuses on practical change as well as understanding where symptoms come from. Susanne aims to help clients build confidence, joy, and a stronger sense of self.

She blends talk-based work with attention to how the body and past experiences shape current reactions. That means sessions can include reflection on childhood and family patterns, attention to physical responses, and steps to try differently in daily life.

Background and approach

She often frames symptoms as having had a purpose and looks for the helpful parts those patterns once served. Susanne has substantial experience with addictive disorders and the systems around them. She has worked in inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment, in public mental health, at hospitals, and in a neonatal intensive care unit.

She also supervises associate social workers and substance use specialists. Her approach draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered methods. Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.

She listens deeply and helps people find concrete steps to feel better. People come to Susanne for many issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and family concerns, grief, addiction, ADHD, and coping with life changes. She supports folks who are exploring identity, intimacy, and self-worth, and who want practical ways to improve daily functioning.

Credentials

LCSW (North Carolina): License C010242 · expires July 2026
NPI: 1790188506 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Susanne lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Depression
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Attachment issues
Codependency
Dissociation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Isolation / loneliness
Self-harm
Somatization

Approaches Susanne names

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Online support

Attachment work and skills-based care online

Susanne uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships shape current patterns and emotional responses, helping people notice connection needs and change interaction habits. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on values and committed action to move toward a meaningful life even when difficult feelings are present, and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical behavior changes.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and comfort level. Together they may try different tools and track what helps most over time rather than committing to one single method upfront.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different circumstances. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone can be lower bandwidth or easier when movement is needed, and chat or messaging can fit short check-ins or when writing helps process thoughts. These options help make consistent care more manageable around work, family, and daily life.

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Frequently asked

What concerns does this therapist help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, relationship and family issues, ADHD, bipolar, sleeping problems, self-esteem, and related concerns.

What is her therapeutic style?

Sessions are collaborative and person-centered, blending attachment-focused work with practical skills from CBT, DBT, and ACT to address thoughts, feelings, and behavior.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 15 years of experience working in substance use treatment, public mental health, hospital settings, and neonatal intensive care settings.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina and practices in that state.

Which languages are offered and are international clients supported?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently taking international clients.

What session formats are available?

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

How does billing and cost work?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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