Dr. Susan (Sue) Futeral

Dr. Susan (Sue) Futeral is a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland with 33 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, eating concerns, and anger. Sue aims to make the first steps into therapy feel achievable and respectful of each person’s pace.

In sessions she encourages straightforward talk about what’s happening now and what the client wants to change. She creates a space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. Work often begins with practical steps to reduce distress and build clearer communication.

Sue draws on approaches that help people understand patterns in relationships and day-to-day thinking. She uses tools that teach new skills, calm strong reactions, and break down big problems into manageable tasks. Sessions are aimed at small, steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Her background spans many settings over three decades, giving a broad view of common life challenges. That experience informs how she tailors plans to fit different needs, whether facing grief, career strain, or sleep and focus problems. She pays attention to how past experiences shape current responses.

People who choose Sue often want practical strategies and clear communication from their therapist. She supports clients through changes, helping them practice new ways of coping and relating. To begin, readers are encouraged to take the first step toward arranging a session.

How these approaches shape online care

Attachment-Based Therapy helps people notice how early relationships influence current reactions. It can be useful for issues like mistrust, intimacy-related concerns, and understanding strong emotional responses.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It offers hands-on tools to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns through focused practice.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing exercises to reduce reactivity and improve sleep and stress management. These practices can be used between sessions to steady intense emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick approaches that match goals, symptoms, and preferences. That plan may combine elements from different methods and will be adjusted based on how things progress.

Ask about current session options before booking to confirm what formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit visits into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove travel time. Talk with the therapist about practical needs so sessions can be scheduled in ways that suit everyday life.