Therapist profile
Susan Adsit-McGriff, LCSW
Missouri
LCSW - Anger and trauma focused
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Missouri / 2008034057
- NPI1790802338
- Experience21 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMissouri
About
- Anger management
- CBT and DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Susan
Susan Adsit-McGriff is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Missouri with 21 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, anger, and ADHD.
Susan keeps sessions straightforward and focused on the problem at hand. She listens first, then helps people name patterns that get in the way. Practical skills and clearer thinking are repeated in session so they are easier to use later on.
Her approach draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the person's own goals. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and DBT skills to manage strong emotions. Mindfulness practices are offered to build attention and reduce reactivity.
Susan describes therapy as a collaborative process. She helps people set realistic goals, practice new ways of responding, and track small changes over time. Sessions often include role plays, homework, and short skill drills to reinforce learning.
People who come for help with anger can expect direct work on triggers, escalation patterns, and alternatives to snapping or shutting down. For trauma and depression she balances symptom-focused tools with open listening about what happened. For ADHD she focuses on concrete strategies to organize time and attention.
To begin, readers are asked to follow the site steps to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How Susan uses therapy methods online
Client-centered therapy focuses on the client's priorities and values. It involves listening carefully and helping the person set goals that feel meaningful. This approach supports work on anger by centering the client's own reasons for change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions influence each other. It teaches practical steps to reframe unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors, which can reduce repeated angry reactions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds specific emotion-regulation and distress-tolerance skills that are useful when feelings escalate quickly.
Choosing the right mix of methods is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to identify which approaches match their goals, symptoms, and preferences. That plan can be adjusted as the work progresses.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce commute time, and allow shorter or more focused check-ins when needed. They also allow practicing skills in real-life settings and then reflecting on how the strategies went in the next session.
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Primary focus
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults dealing with trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD.
What is her general therapy style?
Sessions are collaborative and pragmatic, combining client-centered listening with skill-based work from CBT and DBT.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 21 years of experience as a clinician supporting people through depression, trauma, anger, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Missouri.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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