Works with
- Anger
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- ADHD
How Susan works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Missouri
- Years in practice
- 21
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Susan
Susan Adsit-McGriff is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing depression, anger, trauma and attention challenges. She writes and talks plainly, offering steady support for those who feel stuck or overwhelmed. Her manner is warm and down-to-earth, aimed at making a tense first session feel manageable.
Susan uses practical methods that fit each person’s needs. She helps clients identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. She teaches skills for managing strong emotions and improving focus.
Background and approach
Sessions emphasize small, useful steps that can be practiced between meetings. Her background spans 21 years of clinical work in Missouri. That experience includes work with people recovering from abuse and trauma, and with those who struggle with self-esteem and persistent low mood.
She combines several approaches to suit the issue at hand rather than relying on a single method. In the room she aims to listen first and adapt next. Conversations are collaborative - goals are set together and progress is reviewed regularly.
She encourages clients to notice what helps and to adjust the plan when life changes. Many people come for help with anger or for better ways to handle stress. Others seek support for depression or to manage ADHD symptoms.
Susan focuses on building coping tools and clearer thinking so daily life becomes easier.
What Susan works with
Everything Susan lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Susan's practice.
Approaches Susan lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapy approaches shape online care
Susan draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and treating the person with respect, helping people find their own path forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical techniques to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns.Finding the right method is part of the work. She will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels doable. Together they choose which strategies to try and check in on what helps and what needs adjustment.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, cut down on travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a day. It can also support regular practice of skills between meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to work remotely, and the therapist will discuss how to make sessions most useful for your situation.
Questions people ask about Susan
What concerns does Susan commonly help with?
Susan works with people dealing with trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem issues, depression, and ADHD. She focuses on practical steps to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative. She listens first, then helps set goals and teaches skills like emotion regulation and thought reframing.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 21 years of experience in clinical practice. That background includes work with people recovering from abuse and those facing long-term mood or attention challenges.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in Missouri.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. Therapy is arranged for people within the therapist's supported region.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm specific pricing when you schedule.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. That starts the process of matching goals and scheduling sessions.