Barbara Schuver, LCSW
Missouri LCSW specializing in life transitions
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship and family
- Aging and caregiver support
About Barbara Schuver
Barbara Schuver is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Missouri with 21 years of clinical experience. She supports adults facing a wide range of emotional and relational challenges, including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, anger, sleep difficulties, and parenting concerns. Her work also addresses relationship and family issues, intimacy concerns, career transitions, self-esteem struggles, and coping with life changes.
Barbara brings particular focus to aging and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, and codependency, while also helping clients with commitment and communication problems, divorce and separation, eating and food-related concerns, and family of origin matters. She integrates perspective and skill to assist those navigating emptiness, forgiveness, fatherhood issues, and other complex life themes.
Her therapeutic practice draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), client-centered therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), along with elements of existential therapy and motivational interviewing when appropriate. This combination allows her to tailor interventions to each person - emphasizing values, practical coping skills, empathic listening, and collaborative goal setting. As a licensed clinician, she aims to provide respectful, goal-oriented support that helps individuals develop greater self-understanding and sustainable strategies for moving forward.
Barbara brings particular focus to aging and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, and codependency, while also helping clients with commitment and communication problems, divorce and separation, eating and food-related concerns, and family of origin matters. She integrates perspective and skill to assist those navigating emptiness, forgiveness, fatherhood issues, and other complex life themes.
Her therapeutic practice draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), client-centered therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), along with elements of existential therapy and motivational interviewing when appropriate. This combination allows her to tailor interventions to each person - emphasizing values, practical coping skills, empathic listening, and collaborative goal setting. As a licensed clinician, she aims to provide respectful, goal-oriented support that helps individuals develop greater self-understanding and sustainable strategies for moving forward.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes
Additional Focus Areas
Aging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Barbara Schuver have?
Barbara Schuver has 21 years of clinical experience.
Is Barbara Schuver a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). License details are MO LCSW 004682.
In which languages does Barbara Schuver provide therapy?
Barbara Schuver provides therapy in English.
Where is Barbara Schuver located?
Barbara Schuver is located in Missouri.
How can I work with Barbara Schuver as my therapist?
You can work with Barbara Schuver through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Barbara Schuver work with international clients?
Barbara Schuver does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Barbara Schuver 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.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Barbara Schuver draws on evidence-informed methods to tailor online therapy to each person's needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values, accept difficult emotions, and take committed action toward a meaningful life - it is often useful for anxiety, depression, and navigating life transitions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and a nonjudgmental stance - this approach supports self-exploration, self-esteem building, and stronger decision-making by following the client’s pace and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning - it is frequently applied for anxiety, mood concerns, sleep issues, and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Barbara collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and she adjusts strategies over time to best support progress. This collaborative process helps ensure therapy is relevant and practical.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options allow clients to engage in consistent care from home or other convenient locations while working with licensed professionals who tailor treatment to individual needs.