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Dr. Susan Wise

Experienced therapist blending compassion and practical skills

LPC Missouri

Experience
16 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English, Esperanto
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About Susan

Dr. Susan Wise is an LPC based in Missouri who brings 16 years of clinical experience to work with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, depression, sleep problems, parenting challenges, career concerns, and compassion fatigue.

Background and approach

She also addresses matters such as hoarding, hospice and end-of-life counseling, jealousy, veteran and armed forces issues, and multicultural concerns. Fluent in English and Esperanto, she accepts international clients and adapts care to each person's circumstances.

Her approach emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassionate partnership. She draws from a range of evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside acceptance and mindfulness-oriented strategies to help clients develop practical skills and new perspectives.

Dr. Wise aims to shape conversations and treatment plans to fit individual goals and preferences rather than following a one-size-fits-all agenda.

Beginning therapy is acknowledged as a courageous step, and she focuses on supporting clients through that process while collaboratively identifying priorities and next steps. Sessions are offered through multiple online formats so that people can access help in a way that aligns with their life and schedule.

Approaches That Guide Online Work and Practical Support

The practice draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering concrete strategies for managing worry, low mood, sleep disruption, and addiction-related habits. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used to help clients clarify values, practice mindfulness, and build psychological flexibility so they can act toward meaningful goals even when difficult emotions arise. Attachment-Based Therapy informs work around relationship patterns and emotional bonding, exploring how past caregiving experiences shape current interpersonal responses and helping clients develop more supported ways of relating.

Choosing the right combination of methods is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist approaches this collaboratively. She will work with clients to identify which techniques best match their goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring, adjusting the plan as progress and priorities evolve.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase access and fit therapy into busy lives. This flexibility supports people who need convenient scheduling, travel-free visits, or different communication styles, while allowing continuity of care for clients who live outside the therapist's immediate region.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Dr. Wise works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and LGBT issues, depression, sleep difficulties, parenting and career concerns, and compassion fatigue, plus hoarding, hospice and end-of-life counseling, jealousy, veteran and armed forces issues, and multicultural concerns.
What is the general style and therapeutic approach?
The clinician practices with respect and sensitivity and tailors conversation and plans to each client. She integrates approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with acceptance and attachment-informed ideas to suit different needs.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
She has 16 years of professional experience working with a variety of mental health and life concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
The therapist is an LPC with the licence MO LPC 000510 and is based in Missouri.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and Esperanto, and the therapist accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Clients can choose from video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preference and scheduling.
How are costs and payment structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesDepression

Also works with

Sleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

HoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concerns

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Internal Family Systems

Experience

16+ years

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English, Esperanto