Sara Schuessler

Sara Schuessler, LPC, supports people who are juggling stress, anger, parenting strain, and changes in life. She speaks plainly and keeps the focus on what a person wants to work on. Sessions are scheduled at set weekday times, and she draws on practical methods to help people manage symptoms and day-to-day struggles.

Sara has 14 years of professional experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri. Her background includes work in residential treatment centers, homes, and schools. Those roles shaped her skills helping people with trauma, ADHD, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and family conflict.

Her style is warm and client-centered. She treats the person in front of her as the expert on their life and helps set goals that match each person’s needs. Cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies are used to break problems into manageable steps and build new habits.

She has a Master of Arts in Counseling from Missouri Baptist University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Truman State University. That education and diverse work settings contribute to a practical, down-to-earth approach to therapy.

Sara aims to make sessions straightforward and goal-focused. She uses trauma-focused practices when past events are affecting current behavior. Outside of work she enjoys cycling, reading, and spending time with family and her dog.

How these approaches translate to online work

Sara commonly uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques in sessions. Client-centered therapy means the person sets goals and the therapist listens closely to understand what matters most. This approach helps people feel heard and keeps the work focused on their priorities.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. It breaks big problems into small steps, teaches practical coping skills, and works well for anxiety, depression, anger, and stress. Solution-focused ideas add brief, goal-oriented moves to help people notice small improvements and build momentum.

Finding the best approach is a team effort. The therapist will check in about a person's needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest which methods to try. That plan can change over time as progress is made and priorities shift.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let someone connect without needing to be on camera every time, depending on available session types and the person's preferences.