Susan Van Wazer, LPC
Experienced counselor helping people rewrite their stories
Details
| Name | Susan Van Wazer |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Missouri |
| Licensed in | Missouri |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 30 |
About Susan
Susan Van Wazer is a licensed professional counselor with three decades of experience. She speaks plainly and listens closely to help people untangle stressful patterns. Many clients come for help with anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, or major life changes.
She draws on Narrative approaches to help people see the stories they tell about themselves. That helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck and open options for new steps.
Background and approach
She also uses Client-Centered methods to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client sets the pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of her toolkit when people want practical strategies for changing thoughts and behaviors. She blends this with existential and Jungian ideas to address meaning, identity, and deeper life questions.
Those perspectives can be helpful for people facing midlife decisions, career shifts, or searching for life purpose. Her background includes program development and clinical supervision, along with hands-on counseling across different communities. That variety shaped a flexible style that adapts to each person’s needs.
Susan notes experience working with people affected by trauma, addictions, and compassion fatigue. Sessions focus on clear goals and realistic steps. Conversations aim to name the problem, test new ways of acting, and track small changes over time.
She accepts clients in Missouri and also works with international clients in English.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things Susan works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Codependency
- Family problems
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Post-traumatic stress
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Susan among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Susan among the ways she works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Susan among the ways she works.
- Jungian Therapy: Listed by Susan among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Susan among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Susan among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Susan among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Susan among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Susan directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Susan directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Approaches and online options that fit your life
She often uses Narrative Therapy to help people separate themselves from the stories that limit them and to rewrite those stories in more workable ways, which can be useful for relationship strain, identity questions, and life purpose concerns. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, offering a respectful, listening-first stance so clients set the pace and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used when clients want concrete ways to change thoughts and behaviors, such as for anxiety, depression, or coping skills.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust the plan as they learn what helps. Decisions about focus and techniques are made together so the work feels relevant and doable.
Online therapy with Susan is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video works well for full sessions and visual connection, phone is useful when bandwidth is limited, live chat and text are helpful for brief check-ins and ongoing support. These options offer flexibility for busy schedules and for people living in other places who want to work with a licensed professional in Missouri.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Susan works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, addictions, and life transitions. Additional areas include codependency, career questions, women's issues, and post-traumatic stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style blends Narrative, Client-Centered, and Cognitive Behavioral approaches. She helps people notice the stories that shape their choices and practice practical changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of experience in counseling, program development, and clinical supervision. That background informs a flexible approach across many kinds of concerns.
Where is she based and licensed?
She holds an LPC credential and practices from Missouri. Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English for people located outside the United States.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Different formats suit different needs like shorter check-ins or less bandwidth use.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is delivered through a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule a session according to therapist availability.
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