Garrett College graduate is visiting professor of psychology
McHenry, MD – Dr. Susie Mosser has come full circle.
“I was one of Dr. [Terry] Kasecamp’s first students,” said Mosser, who was appointed a visiting professor of psychology at Garrett College after Dr. Kasecamp’s death this past summer. “I actually still have a photo of us on campus from 27 years ago.”
Mosser began her teaching career at Garrett College because she “just wanted to help Terry out” when Dr. Kasecamp was attempting to hire part-time adjunct faculty.
“It really was Terry who inspired me to teach,” added Mosser.
Mosser, a Southern Garrett High graduate, earned an Associate of Arts in social and behavioral sciences from Garrett College. She then completed a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Point Park (PA) University, a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Chatham (PA) University, and a doctoral degree from Viridis Institute for Ecopsychology and Environmental Humanities.
A Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) since 2011, she has her own private practice in addition to counseling at other entities, including the Dove Center. Her private practice is for perinatal mood and anxiety, perinatal bereavement, and women’s wellness.
Mosser indicated her work experience has been extremely helpful in the classroom.
“It’s important you have those real-life experiences – case studies you can share, practical questions you can answer about licensing and what it’s like working in the field,” observed Mosser.
“We’re very excited to have Susie as a visiting professor,” said Professor Christa Bowser, Garrett College’s chief academic officer. “I know Susie’s students will benefit greatly from her professional experiences.”
Mosser’s teaching interests span the psychology field.
“I love psychology of women and abnormal psychology,” noted Mosser, adding, “I’ve always found general psychology to also be fun to teach. You’re able to interact with a wide array of students, which is pretty interesting.”
Mosser said she tries to do “different, creative activities” that will appeal to a classroom of students who have a wide range of interests.
“Sometimes I’ll get into a lesson and see that it connects with one side of the room,” observed Mosser, who is the new vice president of Garrett County’s AAUW chapter. “For example, when I bring up the topic of resiliency, the student athletes really light up.”
Mosser is a published author in addition to being a practicing counselor and a college faculty member. Her books include Swimming in a Sea of Octopuses: Adapting to Increasing Speeds of Life, Peri Wrinkle – Smoothing out Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders, and Because Life is so Bipolar.
She has another book scheduled for publication in 2026 on transgenerational epigenetic transmission of intrauterine traumas. The book will focus on how psychological and physical stress, as well as environmental issues, including microplastics and other chemicals, can have lifelong impacts on a fetus.
