Dr. Susie Stubbs , MD, LCPC

Dr. Susie Stubbs, MD, LCPC, is a Maryland-licensed clinician with 15 years of professional experience helping people navigate career challenges, major life changes, and professional coaching needs. MD indicates a medical degree and LCPC signifies a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, reflecting both medical training and specialized counseling credentials. She combines practical coaching skills with therapeutic listening to support clients facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, and other personal difficulties.

Dr. Stubbs approaches therapy from a client-centered perspective, operating from the belief that each person is the expert of their own story and already possesses strengths that can be called on during change. Her work with clients often emphasizes identifying and building those strengths while addressing barriers that interfere with work, family, and personal well-being. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life requires courage, and she offers steady, respectful support throughout that process.

Throughout her career she has focused on helping people find practical ways forward, whether through career transitions, coping strategies for life stressors, or executive and professional coaching. Her practice blends empathy, collaborative problem solving, and evidence-informed techniques to help clients pursue meaningful, sustainable change.

Client-centered and CBT approaches for online care

Dr. Susie Stubbs uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive environment in which clients are heard and their own goals guide the work. This approach emphasizes empathic listening and recognizing each person’s strengths, and it can be particularly useful for people facing life transitions, relationship concerns, or uncertainty about next steps.

She also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical, skills-based method that helps clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT can be effective for addressing anxiety, stress, mood concerns, and patterns that contribute to difficulties with work, sleep, or substance use.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Dr. Stubbs and clients work together to determine which methods fit best with a client’s needs, goals, and preferences, and adjustments are made over time to support progress.

Online therapy offers flexibility by making sessions available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can fit different schedules and communication styles. These options allow clients to connect with licensed professionals from home or work and to continue care during life changes or busy periods.