Sara Schuessler

Calm, practical counseling for life’s challenges

LPC Missouri

Experience: 14 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Sara

Sara Schuessler is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri who works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, family challenges, parenting concerns, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and related issues.

Background and approach

With 14 years of clinical experience, she blends practical skill with an approachable, client-focused manner to help clients identify goals and develop strategies that fit their lives. Her style emphasizes collaboration and respect for the client’s expertise about their own life.

Sara integrates client-centered principles with cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies to address symptoms, build coping skills, and promote clearer problem-solving. She has worked in a variety of settings including residential treatment centers, homes, and schools, which contributed to a broad skill set in working with children, teens, and families.

Sara holds a Masters of Arts in Counseling and brings a calm, inviting presence to sessions. She aims to support clients as they pursue meaningful change, offering practical techniques as well as space to explore emotions, attachment concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions.

Approaches that shape online sessions

Client-Centered therapy emphasizes a collaborative, empathetic relationship in which the therapist listens without judgment and follows the client’s priorities to support personal growth and goal-setting. This approach helps people who need a respectful space to explore feelings and identify what matters most to them.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing practical skills to change them. It is useful for addressing anxiety, depression, anger, and many everyday stressors by offering clear tools and structured exercises.

Finding the right approach is part of the work, and the therapist will partner with the client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process may draw more heavily on one approach at first and adapt over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for busy schedules and varied communication styles. These formats make it easier to attend sessions from home, balance appointments with other responsibilities, and continue therapy in ways that match daily life and learning preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

Sara works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, family and parenting issues, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, ADHD, coping with life changes, and self-esteem alongside related topics such as attachment, body image, and isolation.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is warm and client-centered, using cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques to help clients set goals and build practical skills.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 14 years of clinical experience working in a range of settings including residential treatment centers, homes, and schools.

What credentials and location should I know about?

She is an LPC with license number MO LPC 2010016635 and practices in Missouri.

Can I see her if English is not my primary language?

Sessions are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits their needs.

How is payment handled and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger management

Also works with

Relationship issuesGrief Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes ADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageFamily problemsImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessSelf-loveWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English