Susanne Loar

Susanne Loar is a holistic practitioner who integrates psychodynamic and somatic approaches to help people build confidence, find greater fulfillment, and experience more joy in everyday life. She creates a collaborative, supportive space where clients can explore inner strengths and reconnect with their own resilient spirit.

Susanne approaches symptoms as meaningful responses that have served purposes, and she works with clients to uncover the insights and strengths contained within those patterns. The awareness and empowerment that come from this exploration often carry over to many areas of life, producing positive, far-reaching change.

She brings extensive experience with addictive disorders and a practical knowledge of community resources, helping clients and their families develop new ways of living without problematic substances or behaviors. Susanne welcomes conversations about an individual’s struggles as well as concerns about a partner’s or child’s addiction and how those dynamics affect wellbeing.

Originally from Germany, Susanne has traveled and lived in multiple countries, and she values the diversity of human experience. She is drawn to social work because of its person-centered focus, and her multifaceted interests contribute to an eclectic, individualized approach. She keeps up with current research on interventions and treatment while always honoring each person’s unique story.

Susanne has worked across settings including inpatient and outpatient substance use disorder programs, public mental health agencies, hospital inpatient mental health, and the neonatal intensive care unit. She supervises associate social workers and substance use specialists and brings 15 years of professional experience to her clinical work. She practices in North Carolina and is a licensed clinical social worker in the state, holding the credential NC LCSW C010242, which indicates her qualification to practice independently.