Susan Schwerd

Susan Schwerd is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland with 24 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and the fallout from trauma and loss. Her background in human resources also informs coaching for career and professional concerns.

She trained at Temple University and moved from agency work into private practice after roles that included assistant clinical director. That early experience shaped her interest in mood disorders, chronic illness, grief, and emotional self-regulation. She uses practical tools to help people feel steadier day to day.

Susan takes a psychodynamic foundation and mixes in focused strategies to get results. She looks for the patterns that keep people stuck, then practices alternative ways to respond. Sessions often include skill-building for breathing, self-hypnosis, and other techniques to reduce anxiety and manage pain.

Neurofeedback, Eye Movement Integration, and Clinical Hypnosis are used as adjuncts in her private practice when appropriate. Her past work with veterans in the Washington, DC area included additional training from military-related organizations for non-military professionals.

Online work includes live video and phone sessions, and she may respond to a limited number of messages between sessions. Prospective clients should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.

How Susan’s Approaches Work Online

Psychodynamic Therapy looks at recurring patterns and past experiences that influence how someone reacts today. It helps people understand why they feel stuck and opens the door to different choices in daily life.

Solution-Focused Therapy centers on small, practical steps and clear goals. It focuses on what is already working and builds short-term strategies to manage symptoms like anxiety, anger, or sleep trouble.

Clinical Hypnosis and self-hypnosis techniques are used as tools to teach relaxation, reduce anxiety, and support pain management. These practices can give people simple exercises to use between sessions.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through options and adjust methods based on each person’s needs, goals, and preferences so the work fits the individual.

Online sessions are arranged as live video or phone meetings as noted in her practice details. Before booking, confirm which formats are currently offered. Online appointments can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time while keeping regular contact with a licensed professional.