Susan Van Wazer, LPC
Missouri LPC with 30 years' experience
- Trauma and abuse support
- CBT and systems focus
- Works with international clients
About Susan Van Wazer
Susan Van Wazer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri with 30 years of clinical experience. She brings a practical, systems-oriented perspective to her work, helping people trace how patterns in family relationships and earlier experiences shaped present-day challenges. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - commonly called CBT - she supports clients in identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing concrete strategies to make the changes they want in their lives.
Susan has worked in many professional roles across her career, including program development, supervising other therapists, and managing administrative functions such as grants and community events. She has lived in a range of communities from large metropolitan areas to small towns, and that breadth of experience informs her flexible approach to different life contexts. She regularly assists people navigating trauma from childhood, persistent anxiety and depression, relationship and family issues, addictions, grief, and major life transitions.
Her practice has included work with LGBQ individuals, youth and young adults, families and couples, people addressing career or life-purpose concerns, and those in recovery from psychological trauma. Across these areas she emphasizes understanding underlying patterns, practical coping skills, and thoughtful insight. Susan combines decades of experience with a compassionate, goal-oriented style.
Susan has worked in many professional roles across her career, including program development, supervising other therapists, and managing administrative functions such as grants and community events. She has lived in a range of communities from large metropolitan areas to small towns, and that breadth of experience informs her flexible approach to different life contexts. She regularly assists people navigating trauma from childhood, persistent anxiety and depression, relationship and family issues, addictions, grief, and major life transitions.
Her practice has included work with LGBQ individuals, youth and young adults, families and couples, people addressing career or life-purpose concerns, and those in recovery from psychological trauma. Across these areas she emphasizes understanding underlying patterns, practical coping skills, and thoughtful insight. Susan combines decades of experience with a compassionate, goal-oriented style.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
CodependencyFamily problemsLife purposeMidlife crisisPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Susan Van Wazer have?
Susan Van Wazer has 30 years of experience.
Is Susan Van Wazer a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor). License details: MO LPC 001866.
In which languages does Susan Van Wazer provide therapy?
English
Where is Susan Van Wazer located?
Missouri
How can I work with Susan Van Wazer as my therapist?
You can work with Susan Van Wazer through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Susan Van Wazer work with international clients?
Yes, Susan Van Wazer works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Susan Van Wazer 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 Care
Susan Van Wazer integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into online work - a practical method that helps people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy is another core influence - it emphasizes listening, empathy, and collaboration so clients can explore their goals, values, and personal strengths in a supportive, nonjudgmental way. Existential Therapy appears in her toolbox as well, inviting clients to examine meaning, life choices, and sources of personal responsibility when facing transitions or questions about purpose.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Susan works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the focus over time as circumstances change. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine techniques to create a tailored plan rather than relying on a single model.
Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide practical flexibility - they make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, accommodate different comfort levels with communication styles, and maintain continuity when life or location changes. These options support consistent, accessible care while allowing therapists and clients to concentrate on meaningful progress.