Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 15 ratings

Susanne Loar

LCSW, 16 years of experience

Solution oriented
Warm
Intelligent
Virtual
Next available on

About me

I am licensed as a social worker as well as an addiction specialist. My ideal client is struggling to understand how substance use and misuse is effecting their life.Maybe they are questioning their own use, or that of their partner, children, or they grew up with alcoholics in the household. I also love working with people with depression and anxiety who want to examine where they are at and where they might want to go. I love thinking outside the box and encouraging new ways of seeing the world and its possibilities.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

Compassionate and pragmatic attention to your experiences, dreams and aspirations. I am funny and warm and real easy to talk to.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I am compassionate and understanding, intelligent and attentive. I have a good sense of humor and love looking at the glass half full.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

Anyone who has kept their thoughts, doubts and aspirations bottled up and wants to be able to express themselves to someone who is compassionate, empathetic and non judgmental. It is amazing the relief and changes possible when we get to be honestly ourselves.

Specialties

Top specialties

Other specialties

Bipolar DisorderGrief

I identify as

Serves ages

My treatment methods

Acceptance and commitment (ACT)

A great way to look at values and goals and to practice psychological diffusion

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

Helpful in practicing emotional regulation, identifying motivators, practicing mindfulness and coping skills.

Location

Offers in-person in 136 Annandale Ave, Asheville, NC 28801Virtual

Licensed in

Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 15 ratings

2 ratings with written reviews

June 2, 2025

She is great and has done wonders to help me stay on my journey to sobriety. If you're struggling with addiction and looking for a good therapist I have nothing but good things to say.

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 5 with Susanne

April 8, 2025

A fantastic experience all around.

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 1 with Susanne