- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Susan
Susan Adsit-McGriff is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 21 years of experience in Missouri. She works with adults who are dealing with depression, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and ADHD. Sessions focus on practical ways to manage strong emotions and daily life challenges.
She uses straightforward conversation to help people name what is happening and what they want to change. That can mean learning new coping strategies, practicing different ways to respond when anger rises, or looking at patterns that keep problems stuck. She speaks plainly and keeps goals concrete so progress is easier to notice.
Her approach draws on client-centered methods to respect each person's perspective. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot and shift thoughts and behaviors that feed depression or anger. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are offered for managing intense feelings and improving emotional regulation.
Susan also incorporates mindfulness techniques to help people notice reactions without immediately acting on them. She may use elements of the Gottman Method when relationship interaction patterns are part of the problem. All of this is adapted through a collaborative discussion about what the person wants to try.
She asks new clients to describe current struggles and goals so sessions can focus on clear, achievable steps. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. Fees vary by location and the service uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting the client's experience so they can clarify goals and choose next steps. In practice this means sessions prioritize what the person brings and follow their pace while offering practical suggestions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down thoughts, feelings, and actions into specific patterns to change what keeps problems going. It is useful for anger that shows up at work or home and for depression and self-esteem issues because it gives clear exercises to try between sessions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides short, teachable skills for managing intense emotions and reducing reactive behaviors. Skills include grounding techniques, distress tolerance, and ways to communicate when anger is high.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will talk with each person about their goals, life demands, and what methods feel most helpful. That makes sessions more collaborative and keeps the focus on practical steps the person can use day to day.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, avoid travel time, and use shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find that remote sessions help them practice skills in the moments they arise and transfer what they learn into routine life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger along with trauma and abuse, depression, low self-esteem, and ADHD. Sessions look at patterns that increase irritability and practical ways to respond differently.
What therapy styles does she use for anger?
Her work uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) among other approaches. These methods focus on changing unhelpful thoughts, building emotion regulation skills, and centering the client's perspective.
How much experience does she have?
She has 21 years of professional experience. That background includes supporting people through depression, trauma, anger, self-esteem concerns, and ADHD.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and practices in Missouri. The credential is shown as MO LCSW.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified here. The booking flow includes a short matching questionnaire to begin organizing sessions.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and the service uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees are provided during the sign-up process.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your initial appointment. That first session is used to set goals and plan next steps.