LCSW

Susanne Loar, LCSW

Experience15 years
LocationNorth Carolina
Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy

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About Susanne

Susanne Loar is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 15 years of practice who brings a holistic, person-centered approach to therapy. She blends psychodynamic and somatic perspectives with knowledge of addiction treatment to help clients identify strengths, understand patterns, and build more satisfying daily lives.

Background and approach

Her background includes inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment, hospital mental health care, neonatal intensive care unit work, and supervision of associate social workers and substance use specialists. Loar emphasizes collaborative exploration and practical change, inviting clients to examine how symptoms once served a purpose and how new choices can create positive ripple effects across relationships and routines.

She draws on evidence-based methods such as acceptance and commitment strategies, attachment-focused work, cognitive and behavioral tools, and mindfulness-influenced techniques to tailor care to each person’s needs. Based in North Carolina and offering services in English, she addresses a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family dynamics, grief, trauma, ADHD, and other life changes.

Sessions are structured around meeting people where they are, listening deeply, and celebrating progress as clients develop greater confidence and fulfillment.

Approaches That Guide Online Sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take committed steps toward them while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings rather than battling them. This approach is useful for stress, anxiety, and navigating life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people foster more stable connections and healthier relational responses, which can be particularly helpful for intimacy-related issues and family dynamics.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is considered a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify which methods best match their goals, symptoms, and preferences, and will adapt strategies over time as needs evolve. This collaborative stance helps ensure treatment stays relevant and practical for daily life.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care across life changes, and access therapy from home in North Carolina. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver structured interventions, teach coping skills, and support ongoing reflection and growth.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, trauma, ADHD, and mood concerns such as depression and bipolar symptoms.

What is the general therapeutic style and approach?

The practice emphasizes a holistic, person-centered style that combines psychodynamic and somatic ideas with evidence-based approaches like ACT, CBT, DBT, attachment work, and mindfulness to fit each person’s needs.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

She brings 15 years of experience in a variety of settings, including inpatient and outpatient substance use facilities, hospital mental health, and the neonatal intensive care unit.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina with license number NC LCSW C010242 and practices from North Carolina.

Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?

Therapy is offered in English only and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for online work?

Clients may connect via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and scheduling options.

How is payment or cost handled for sessions?

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

What steps are involved in beginning therapy?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

LGBTTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCodependencyDissociationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsIsolation / lonelinessSelf-harmSomatization

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English

What Susanne can help with

Susanne Loar works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and depression.

How Susanne approaches therapy

Susanne's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Somatic Therapy.

Experience and training

Susanne is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in North Carolina, with 15 years of clinical experience.