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Sara Schuessler, LPC

Missouri LPC specializing in trauma and families
  • Client-centered approach
  • CBT and solution-focused
  • Video phone and chat

About Sara Schuessler

Sara Schuessler is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with 14 years of clinical experience supporting individuals, families, teenagers, and children. She draws on work across residential treatment centers, homes, and schools to offer practical skills and compassionate guidance for challenges such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting and family conflict, relationship concerns, anger, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Sara holds a Master of Arts in Counseling from Missouri Baptist University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice from Truman State University. She is rostered in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and has been recognized as a Nationally Certified Clinician, and she maintains her LPC credential (MO LPC 2010016635) as a Licensed Professional Counselor.

Sara favors a warm, client-centered approach that centers the client as the expert on their own life, integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques and Solution-Focused methods to help clients set and reach meaningful goals. Her experience includes helping with attachment and blended family issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image and self-love, impulsivity and intellectual disability, isolation and young adult concerns, and women’s issues. She offers scheduled sessions on Monday and Thursday mornings and does not provide evening or weekend appointments.

Outside of clinical work she enjoys everyday moments with her family and dog, cycling on the Peloton, reading, and relaxing with a new show, and she looks forward to supporting clients as they work toward change.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger management

Also Specializes In

Additional Focus Areas

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

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Sara Schuessler have?

Sara Schuessler has 14 years of experience.

Is Sara Schuessler a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details are MO LPC 2010016635.

In which languages does Sara Schuessler provide therapy?

Sara Schuessler provides therapy in English.

Where is Sara Schuessler located?

Sara Schuessler is located in Missouri.

How can I work with Sara Schuessler as my therapist?

You can work with Sara Schuessler through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Sara Schuessler work with international clients?

Sara Schuessler does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Sara Schuessler cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Client-Centered, Trauma-Informed Care Online



Client-Centered Therapy places the client at the center of the work, focusing on empathy and respect while helping people identify their own goals and strengths. This approach is useful for those seeking collaborative support to navigate life transitions, relationship concerns, and personal growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based method that helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop healthier coping strategies; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Trauma-Focused Therapy combines trauma-aware principles with targeted interventions to address the effects of traumatic experiences and build stability and resilience.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sara works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors sessions to each person and adjusts techniques as progress is made and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with Sara can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access licensed professionals from home or work, and fit therapy into busy lives.

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