Susan Adsit-McGriff

Susan Adsit-McGriff is a licensed clinical social worker in Missouri who helps people navigate anger, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, and ADHD concerns. She focuses on listening first and understanding what matters most to each person. Sessions aim to be practical and respectful of the client’s pace and needs.

Her approach centers on creating a calm, nonjudgmental space where feelings can be named and understood. She uses clear, evidence-based methods to help people notice patterns, try new coping skills, and make small changes that add up. The work is collaborative and paced to the individual rather than rushed.

Susan draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep the client’s perspective central. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify unhelpful thoughts and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation. Mindfulness practices are introduced when they fit the client’s goals.

With 21 years of experience, she balances practical techniques with steady support. She emphasizes building self-awareness and coping tools that can be used day to day. The aim is to reduce overwhelm and increase a sense of control over strong emotions.

People who choose her often want straightforward guidance and a respectful listener. To begin, readers are encouraged to use the site’s Start Therapy process to match and schedule according to availability.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s perspective and values. Online sessions using this approach emphasize open listening and tailoring the conversation to what the client names as most important. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. In an online setting CBT often uses structured conversations and homework to practice new skills between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with the client to choose techniques that match goals, daily life, and learning style. That may mean combining CBT with mindfulness or drawing on DBT skills for strong emotions as needed. Decisions are made together and can change as progress is made.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins from different locations. It also supports shorter skill-practice sessions or full therapy appointments depending on what the client needs. Licensed professionals adapt tools and exercises so they work well in an online conversation.