- CBT for behavior change
- Family systems perspective
- Trauma recovery support
About Susan
Susan Van Wazer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 30 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, grief, and life transitions. She also supports those facing addiction, trauma, depression, and questions about life purpose.
Susan uses clear, practical approaches in sessions. She pays attention to patterns that keep people stuck and helps identify steps to change those patterns. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to work on thought and behavior shifts that reduce reactivity and improve daily functioning.
She also uses a family systems perspective to look at how relationships and roles influence problems over time. That lens can make sense of recurring conflicts and show where different pressures began. In addition, she brings in elements of Jungian and existential thinking when exploring meaning, identity, and long-standing themes in a person's life.
Susan has experience developing programs, supervising other clinicians, and managing administrative work such as grants and events. Her background includes practice in both large cities and small towns within the United States. She works with people around issues including parenting stress, compassion fatigue, midlife concerns, and recovery from post-traumatic stress.
Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients. To begin, clients select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting. In online sessions this means the therapist follows the client's concerns and helps name feelings and priorities. It is useful when someone wants a steady, responsive conversation about what is happening now.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and actions and uses small experiments to change patterns. Online CBT often involves setting brief homework tasks, tracking reactions between sessions, and practicing new responses to anger or anxiety in everyday moments.
Existential Therapy addresses meaning, responsibility, and life direction. Used online, it can help someone consider values, midlife questions, or major life changes when scheduling or location make in-person meetings hard to arrange.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences rather than prescribing one path up front.
Session formats are not specified in the original profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier, allow for shorter check-ins during busy weeks, and remove travel time so sessions fit into a workday or family routine. Ask about the available formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so you can pick what suits your life.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Susan works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, anger, grief, depression, addictions, trauma and related concerns such as codependency and midlife issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She blends Client-Centered skills with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and family systems ideas to identify patterns and practical steps for change.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 30 years of clinical experience, including program development and clinical supervision.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri and practices from that state.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.