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MD, LCSW-C

Dr. Susan (Sue) Futeral, MD, LCSW-C

  • Experience33 years
  • LocationMaryland
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Susan

Dr. Susan (Sue) Futeral brings 33 years of clinical experience to her practice in Maryland.

Background and approach

She holds an MD and is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW-C), credentials that reflect both medical training and certified social work practice. Dr.

Futeral focuses on a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating issues, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related problems, grief, ADHD, and other life transitions. Her approach emphasizes creating a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where patients can explore thoughts and feelings openly.

She draws on several therapeutic methods such as attachment-informed work, cognitive behavioral strategies, hypnotherapy, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused techniques to tailor care to each person’s needs. Dr.

Futeral aims to collaborate with clients to identify practical steps forward while attending to emotional healing and coping skills. For those considering online care, she offers flexible session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

New clients begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to her availability.

Online Approaches and Practical Care

Dr. Futeral uses evidence-informed methods to guide online work, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy. CBT helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness Therapy builds present-moment awareness and stress regulation skills that can aid coping with trauma, grief, and ongoing life pressures.

Selecting the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. She works with clients to consider goals, preferences, and response to different techniques, adjusting methods over time so the work aligns with what each person needs and finds most helpful.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility for those in Maryland. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into varied schedules and to continue work between sessions, supporting steady progress even when in-person visits are impractical.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Futeral address?
She works with many issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related problems, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, addictions, ADHD, grief, and related areas.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style combines a welcoming, nonjudgmental environment with collaborative problem solving using approaches like attachment-based work, CBT, and mindfulness to help clients develop coping strategies.
How extensive is her clinical experience?
She has 33 years of professional experience practicing in mental health and related care settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
Dr. Susan (Sue) Futeral holds an MD and is credentialed as LCSW-C with license number MD LCSW-C 04787 and practices in Maryland.
Does she work with clients who speak languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English; she does not list other language services and is not accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseEating disordersDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Body imageCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaHoardingImmigration issuesLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatization

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

33+ years

Licensed

Maryland

Languages

English