- Family systems lens
- CBT for behavior
- Mindful reflection
About Susan
Susan Van Wazer is an LPC with 30 years of clinical experience who helps people take the first step toward change. She greets new clients with warmth and a practical focus. Susan names patterns and points out options so people can make clearer choices about their lives.
Susan emphasizes how recurring patterns influence present problems. She often uses a family-systems perspective to show how those patterns developed. She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people change thoughts and behaviors that get in the way of their goals.
Many clients come to Susan for help with stress, anxiety, relationship and family struggles, depression, grief, and life transitions. She also supports people facing addictions, codependency, post-traumatic stress, and compassion fatigue. She works with concerns around identity, career shifts, parenting strain, and women’s issues as well.
Across her career Susan has developed programs, supervised other therapists, and managed administrative work like grants and events. She has practiced in both big cities and small towns and brings that range of experience to sessions. Her background informs a flexible, down-to-earth way of talking through problems and practical next steps.
Susan invites people to consider therapy as teamwork. She listens first, then helps map where a client wants to go. Together they set small, achievable steps toward change and check progress along the way.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and creating a supportive space. The therapist follows the client's concerns, reflects what they hear, and helps people find their own solutions; this approach is helpful for relationship strain, self-esteem issues, and life-direction questions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is goal-oriented and practical. It looks at current thoughts and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with stress.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to concerns, discuss options, and adjust methods based on the client's needs and preferences. Clients and therapist set goals together and review progress over time.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life and keep momentum between appointments. It can reduce travel time and make scheduling more flexible. Confirm the specific session options available with the platform before booking so you know what formats are offered.
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Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
Common concerns include stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, depression, grief, life transitions, addictions, and codependency.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth, focusing on patterns, practical steps, and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors using client-centered and cognitive approaches.
What is the therapist's experience background?
The clinician brings 30 years of practice, including program development, supervision of therapists, and administrative leadership in mental health services.
What credentials and region are listed for the therapist?
The clinician holds an LPC credential and is based in Missouri.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and this therapist accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options with the platform before scheduling.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist scheduling; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with this therapist?
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