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Susanne Loar, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Susanne is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Susanne. View 33 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in North Carolina

Recent reviews

Susanne Loar is an AMAZING therapist. She makes you feel like you are a part of her family and that you have known her for years. She truly listens and gives amazing advice. Each week when our session comes to an end, I feel so recharged and ready to face the week. I’ve have tried MANY therapists throughout the years and Susanne is by far the best!!!!

Reviewed March 2023

I have had two sessions with Susanne Loar, and I find myself looking forward to our appointments. She is easy to talk to and has been since our first encounter. She shares resources with me that she thinks will be helpful, and I have found them useful. I'm new to online therapy and was apprehensive initially, but I am now comfortable with our sessions, and I look forward to continuing with Susanne.

Reviewed November 2022

More about Susanne

  • 15 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

I am a holistic practitioner of psychodynamic and somatic psychology who strives to help people gain confidence, fulfillment and joy in their daily lives. I offer a safe and collaborative space for my clients to discover their inner strength and connect to their own amazing spirits. The very symptoms for which we seek treatment have served some purposes, and together we shall discover the gifts therein. The empowerment gained from these insights create a rippling effect which can transcend every aspect of one’s lives.

I have extensive knowledge in addictive disorders. I am familiar with all the resources and able to help implement new ways of living without the substances and behaviors that have become problematic. I would love to talk to you about your struggles, your partner's or child's issues with addiction and how these are impacting you and your wellbeing.

I am originally from Germany and have travelled and lived in many countries. I love being a social worker, because it is person centered and I am intreated by people's diversity. This speaks to my multi facetted interests and eclectic nature. I keep informed of the latest research on interventions and treatment approaches while always keeping in mind that you are an individual with your own story and experiences. My goal is to always meet you where you are at, to listen deeply and compassionately, and to celebrate all your achievements.

I have worked in inpatient and out patient substance use disorder facilities, in public mental health agencies, at the hospital in inpatient mental health and at the neonatal intensive care unit. I supervise associate social worker and substance use specialists.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Relationship issues Family conflicts Depression LGBT Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Attachment issues Codependency Dissociation Drug and alcohol addiction Family of origin issues Family problems Isolation / loneliness Self-harm Somatization

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Somatic Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Susanne Loar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790188506.

  • LCSW · North Carolina · C010242 · Expires July 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Susanne Loar

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

33 reviews

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Susanne Loar is an AMAZING therapist. She makes you feel like you are a part of her family and that you have known her for years. She truly listens and gives amazing advice. Each week when our session comes to an end, I feel so recharged and ready to face the week. I’ve have tried MANY therapists throughout the years and Susanne is by far the best!!!!

Reviewed March 2023

I have had two sessions with Susanne Loar, and I find myself looking forward to our appointments. She is easy to talk to and has been since our first encounter. She shares resources with me that she thinks will be helpful, and I have found them useful. I'm new to online therapy and was apprehensive initially, but I am now comfortable with our sessions, and I look forward to continuing with Susanne.

Reviewed November 2022

I've been working with Susanne for over a year and she has been such a tremendous help. I have gone through the most stressful time of my life while being a client of hers and cannot say enough good things about her ability to listen and help. I've enjoyed our sessions and will continue to work with her for as long as she will have me!

Reviewed April 2022

Thankful for such a solid anchor, allowing me to drift in the sea without fear of becoming untethered.

Reviewed April 2022

Susanne is a wonderful therapist. She is knowledgeable, attentive, funny, and wise. I feel fortunate that I am working with her.

Reviewed March 2022

Susanne has been a great help to me. She helped deal with my husbands death. I really enjoy our seesions.

Reviewed February 2022

Susanne is amazing! She is a great listener, provides expertise and support in all aspects of my life. I am so thankful for being matched with her and look forward to our sessions weekly.

Reviewed February 2022

She is so smart and caring. Really gets my mind thinking. I would recommend her to anyone

Reviewed January 2022

I’ve had my fair share of therapist and Dr. Loar by far is the best! She understands the concerns that I have and helps guide me though experiences and things I am currently dealing with! She is an expert at what she does and all around is a genuine person who goes above and beyond in her position. If everyone could spend 30 minutes with Dr. Loar today, the world would be a better place tomorrow!!

Reviewed December 2021

She’s the best

Reviewed December 2021

Susanne is the very best!

Reviewed November 2021

Suzanne has been patient and very supportive. Her only hindrance is me

Reviewed November 2021

Very personable and nice; definitely gets you to open up!

Reviewed November 2021

Susanne is amazing. She is personable, and provides great advice. She has brightened my last 4 weeks and I am excited to see how she plays a role in my treatment for anxiety in the future. I enjoy our sessions, and she always seems to say the most meaningful things.

Reviewed July 2021

I always feel better after talking with Susanne, no matter what kind of day or week it has been for me. My life has not changed but I have changed how I live it; little things make often make big differences. (Thank you, Suzanne!)

Reviewed July 2021

Susanne was just what I needed. While she and I both agree I don't need her anymore, I don't want to not see her again. She's a great listener and provides wonderful advise.

Reviewed July 2021

Susanne is very supportive and attentive. I have always appreciated our sessions, and have learned a significant amount about myself. I am developing skills and strategies that have been helpful for me already, and I am more the most hopeful than I have been in a long time.

Reviewed July 2021

The Universe sent me Susanne! So much gratitude

Reviewed July 2021

I love Susanne, she’s helped me tremendously and I couldn’t have gotten through this year without her

Reviewed July 2021

She is amazing. I truly love and appreciate her. I can see real progress.

Reviewed June 2021

Susanne is the greatest! She is so adaptable and always meets me right where I am so that we never have an unproductive session. She does an amazing job of supporting me and challenging me to be a better advocate for myself. I'm seriously thankful for her.

Reviewed June 2021

Susanne is transformational. Such a wonderful, loving and caring person who is genuinely invested in your success. I've only been working with her for two weeks and already have made serious personal growth/progress and I truly do have her to thank.

Reviewed June 2021

I love Susanne she is so easy to talk to. I feel like I she helps relate to you and show you a lighter sight of things.

Reviewed June 2021

She is an amazing counselor and has been very helpful.

Reviewed June 2021

I am a person coiled like a tight spring. I have been physically and sexually abused. I don't talk about it to others besides my best friend, because,why I don't know, I often receive unkind remarks....I grew up in poverty, a white minority, beaten relentlessly, orphaned, raised in foster care. I'm always the happy helper,but I realize I don't love myself. I became quite accomplished through college merit scholarships, received many accolades. But who is Kathleen? Never any time to look. Susanne is gentle but will ask questions...and I'll answer anything. I find her gentle, kind approach like a snuggly blanket

Reviewed May 2021

Susanne is caring through her honesty, direction, and feedback. I so look forward to our sessions and immediately felt like I could trust her. Susanne is easy to recommend for anyone looking for an easy, helpful connection, a therapist they look forward to speaking to.

Reviewed March 2021

In the short time that I have spent with Susanne so far, she has been an enormous help. I feel comfortable discussing things with her and at no point have I ever felt pressured or anything negative during our sessions. Susanne has been very kind and supportive since minute one of our time together

Reviewed March 2021

So thankful for this match!! I think I’ve made a lot of progress in 2 weeks with so much support from Susanne!!

Reviewed March 2021

I’m so glad I found Susanne. From our first meeting, I felt safe within the space she created with her energy, compassion, expertise and genuine care. I’ve been able to do significant work in the short amount of time I’ve been working with her, and with her help, I feel hopeful for the work to come.

Reviewed March 2021

Susanne listens extremely well and challenges me to rethink my own ideas instead of just telli me what to do. She’s great- thank you!

Reviewed February 2021

She is amazing

Reviewed February 2021

Susanne has been an excellent therapist. She listened and heard my needs. She has tailored the sessions to work with my goals. I was given useful tools to help track and manage my anxiety more effectively. This was the help I needed.

Reviewed February 2021

I just started working with Susanne and I’m very pleased. She’s a great listener and has helped me look at things with a fresh perspective.

Reviewed February 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Susanne Loar offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Susanne Loar works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Susanne Loar speak?

Susanne Loar speaks English.

How many years of experience does Susanne Loar have?

Susanne Loar has 15 years of experience.

Where is Susanne Loar licensed to practice?

Susanne Loar is licensed to practice in North Carolina.

Does Susanne Loar accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Susanne Loar does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Susanne Loar offer?

Susanne Loar offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Somatic Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Susanne Loar?

Susanne Loar can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Susanne Loar?

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