Susan Adsit-McGriff

Susan Adsit-McGriff is a licensed clinical social worker with 21 years of experience helping people cope with trauma, depression, anger, low self-esteem, and ADHD. She aims to make the first steps toward therapy feel manageable and straightforward. Her style is warm and nonjudgmental, focused on practical help that fits each person’s life.

She uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to address painful memories and the ways those memories affect day-to-day functioning. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to build a trusting relationship and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are offered for managing intense emotions, and elements of the Gottman Method guide conversations about relationship patterns when relevant.

Susan creates a calm space where people can talk through past hurts and current struggles at a pace that feels right. Sessions tend to focus on concrete skills, problem-solving, and making small changes that add up over time. She pays attention to each person’s values and goals when planning work together.

Her approach balances understanding and action. She listens for what matters most, then suggests practical steps to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Progress is often steady rather than sudden, and she supports people through setbacks as well as gains.

Located in Missouri, Susan brings two decades of practice to her work while keeping conversations clear and approachable. She encourages anyone considering help to take the matching questionnaire and start with a short conversation to see if it feels like a fit.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Susan uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to help people address the effects of traumatic events and reduce the ways those events still interfere with daily life. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to build a respectful, empathetic relationship where clients lead the pace and focus. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors that can ease symptoms and improve routines.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and the issues you bring and then suggest which methods to try first. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made or needs shift.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people use video or audio depending on what feels most comfortable. Talk with the therapist during the matching and scheduling steps to learn which session types are available and what might work best for your situation.