Susanne Loar, LCSW

She is a holistic practitioner trained in psychodynamic and somatic psychology who supports people in recovering confidence, finding greater fulfillment, and bringing more joy into everyday life. Working from a person-centered stance, she creates a collaborative space where clients can explore how symptoms once served useful purposes and learn to identify the strengths and gifts that emerge from those experiences. This process of insight and empowerment often ripples outward to transform relationships, work, and day-to-day functioning.

Her practice includes extensive experience with addictive disorders, including helping individuals and families implement new patterns of living without substances or behaviors that have become problematic. She works with people concerned about their own substance use as well as those impacted by a partner's or child's addiction and the effects on personal wellbeing.

Originally from Germany, she has lived and traveled in multiple countries, a background that informs her curiosity about human diversity and her eclectic clinical interests. She stays informed about current research on interventions while honoring each client as an individual with a unique story. Her goals are to meet people where they are, listen deeply and compassionately, and celebrate progress along the way.

Her clinical work spans inpatient and outpatient substance use disorder programs, public mental health agencies, inpatient mental health hospital settings, and the neonatal intensive care unit. She also supervises associate social workers and substance use specialists. She holds an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - a credential indicating advanced clinical training in social work.