- Psychodynamic approach
- Solution-focused methods
- Clinical hypnotherapy adjunct
About Susan
Susan Schwerd is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland with 24 years of practice. She began her career after earning a master’s degree in counseling psychology from Temple University in 1999 and worked in outpatient mental health before moving into private practice.
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, mood disorders, and grief. She also supports those facing chronic pain, illness, or major life changes. Her background in human resources informs coaching around professional productivity and personal growth.
Susan’s work is rooted in a psychodynamic orientation while using a practical mix of methods. She looks for patterns that keep people stuck and talks through why conflicts feel repetitive. Together with a client she identifies different responses to present day problems and practices new ways of handling them.
In her private practice she often uses clinical hypnosis as an adjunct, along with neurofeedback and eye movement integration when helpful. She teaches self-hypnosis and breathing techniques that clients can use for pain and anxiety regulation between sessions.
Susan has experience with veterans and received training from military organizations for non-military professionals. She offers live video and phone sessions and replies to a limited number of messages between sessions. Before booking, confirm current session options and times.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Psychodynamic Therapy focuses on patterns from past relationships and how they show up now. Online sessions using this approach help people name recurring reactions and understand why certain situations trigger strong feelings, which can reduce buildup of anger and resentment.Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on practical steps and what is already working. In short, goal-oriented conversations highlight small changes that make daily life easier, like specific responses to workplace frustration or family tension.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss methods and adapt them based on a client’s needs, goals, and preferences so the plan feels collaborative rather than prescribed.
The biography states she offers live video and phone sessions, and that clients can learn self-hypnosis and breathing techniques online. Confirm the exact session options and scheduling before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so someone can use a break at work or an evening slot more readily.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Susan supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, mood disorders, grief, chronic pain and life transitions.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She works from a psychodynamic orientation while using active, eclectic interventions such as solution-focused techniques and cognitive-behavioral ideas.
How much experience does this therapist have?
She has practiced since 1999, giving her 24 years of clinical experience.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is an LCPC licensed in Maryland.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Her biography lists live video and phone sessions; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and the subscription handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.