Therapist
Sara Schuessler
LPC
Practical, goal-focused counseling for everyday life
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- Client-centered approach
- CBT and solution-focused
- Supports trauma recovery
About Sara
Sara uses a warm, client-centered style that keeps the person’s goals at the center of the work. She blends straightforward Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, solution-focused tactics, and trauma-focused methods to create plans that fit real life. Sessions are collaborative - the client identifies goals and Sara helps create steps to reach them.
Her background includes many years in residential treatment centers, homes, and schools, where she developed skills for a wide range of issues. Sara holds a Master of Arts in Counseling from Missouri Baptist University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Truman State University. She brings 14 years of experience as an LPC in Missouri.
Sara schedules weekday morning sessions and does not offer evenings or weekends, so she aims to use that time efficiently. Outside of work she enjoys cycling, reading, Netflix, shopping, and spending time with her family and dog. She invites people to begin by clarifying what they want from therapy and then building a clear, achievable plan together.
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Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
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How her therapeutic approaches guide online work
Sara combines client-centered listening with practical tools. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person’s perspective and building goals from their priorities. This approach helps people who need a supportive space to clarify what matters to them.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers clear, step-by-step strategies to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related difficulties, and managing stress in daily life.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit best for their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can shift over time as progress is made.
Session logistics are not specified in the biography, so confirm available session options before booking. Many people find online therapy helpful because it can fit into busy mornings, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. Online sessions can also make it easier to keep regular appointments while juggling school, work, or caregiving responsibilities.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
Sara works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and anger. She also focuses on parenting issues, relationship and family problems, ADHD, trauma and intellectual disability related concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is warm and client-centered, with an emphasis on the client setting goals. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused techniques to build practical steps toward change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor working in schools, residential treatment centers, and home-based settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LPC holding a Missouri LPC credential and practices in Missouri.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats here, so please confirm current session options with the platform before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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