- Years in practice
- 14
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Missouri
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Sara
Sara Schuessler is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri who focuses on helping parents and individuals manage stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, and grief. She speaks plainly and listens closely to understand what matters most to each person. Her style is warm and inviting and she supports people as they set and work toward clear goals.
Sara draws on 14 years of clinical experience across residential treatment centers, homes, and schools.
Background and approach
That variety shaped practical skills for handling trauma, ADHD, depression, anger, and relationship struggles. She uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns and try different actions that can change how someone feels. Her work is also client-centered, which means she follows each person’s priorities and helps them define useful steps.
Solution-focused techniques come into play when someone wants shorter-term planning and clear next steps to try between sessions. For people processing trauma, she brings approaches meant to stabilize reactions and reduce distress over time. Sara earned a Master of Arts in Counseling from Missouri Baptist University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Truman State University.
Her history in schools and residential settings gives her experience with behavioral challenges and family-related stressors. Outside of counseling Sara enjoys cycling, reading, and spending time with her family and dog. She aims to make sessions practical, approachable, and focused on real changes parents and adults can use in daily life.
What Sara works with
Everything Sara lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Sara helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Family problems
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Sara lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How these approaches work online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's priorities to set goals and find what works. It helps when someone needs a supportive space to sort out parenting stress or life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors to find practical changes that reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Online sessions can include simple exercises and homework to try between appointments. Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on small, achievable steps and is useful for parents or adults who want concrete next moves and quick problem solving.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods, and adjust the plan together. That collaborative process helps tailor techniques to each person's needs and preferences.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let people talk face-to-face and work through exercises together. Phone sessions are a good option when video isn't possible or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging make brief check-ins or step-by-step coaching easier between longer sessions. These options help fit therapy into busy family schedules and varied daily routines.
Questions people ask about Sara
What concerns does she help with?
Sara works with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, anger, relationship difficulties, grief, self-esteem issues, depression, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a warm, client-centered approach and pairs that with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused techniques to set goals and try practical changes between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of clinical experience working in residential treatment centers, schools, and home-based settings, which informs her work with behavioral and family-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
In what formats are sessions offered?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different scheduling and communication needs.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to the therapist's availability.
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