James Schrader, MO Psychologist 01563
Missouri psychologist for stress and relationships
- 36 years experience
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship and family work
About James Schrader
James Schrader is a licensed psychologist practicing in Missouri, holding the credential MO Psychologist 01563, and bringing 36 years of professional experience to his work. He focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, self-esteem concerns, depression, mood regulation, and the many practical challenges that accompany life transitions. His background includes supporting individuals with trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting and family dynamics, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and caregiver or compassion fatigue needs.
James cultivates a warm, nonjudgmental counseling environment where thoughts and emotions can be explored openly. He collaborates with clients to build skills for coping, improving communication, and strengthening motivation and self-confidence. He also addresses attachment and abandonment concerns, co-dependency and commitment issues, and challenges related to aging, caregiving, and family-of-origin patterns.
Whether the focus is short-term problem solving or longer-term change, James integrates established therapeutic approaches to match each person’s goals and circumstances. He aims to guide and support people as they take the often-difficult first steps toward greater well-being and more satisfying relationships.
James cultivates a warm, nonjudgmental counseling environment where thoughts and emotions can be explored openly. He collaborates with clients to build skills for coping, improving communication, and strengthening motivation and self-confidence. He also addresses attachment and abandonment concerns, co-dependency and commitment issues, and challenges related to aging, caregiving, and family-of-origin patterns.
Whether the focus is short-term problem solving or longer-term change, James integrates established therapeutic approaches to match each person’s goals and circumstances. He aims to guide and support people as they take the often-difficult first steps toward greater well-being and more satisfying relationships.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does James Schrader have?
James Schrader has 36 years of experience.
Is James Schrader a licensed therapist?
Yes, holds these credentials: MO Psychologist 01563. License details: MO Psychologist 01563.
In which languages does James Schrader provide therapy?
English.
Where is James Schrader located?
Missouri.
How can I work with James Schrader as my therapist?
You can work with James Schrader through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does James Schrader work with international clients?
James Schrader does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with James Schrader 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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 Support with James Schrader
James often uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive space where the individual’s experience guides the pace and focus of work; this approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration and is helpful for concerns such as self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and adjustment to life changes. He also employs cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a practical, skills-based method that helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns often associated with anxiety, depression, and mood regulation challenges. Motivational interviewing is another approach James integrates when increasing motivation and resolving ambivalence is the primary goal - it helps people clarify values and build commitment to change, which can be useful for issues like substance use, behavioral shifts, or improving follow-through on goals.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. James works with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds so that the work stays relevant and effective.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - allowing people to access licensed professionals from different settings and schedules. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit therapy into a busy life, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for each person.