Dr. Susan Wise, LPC

Dr. Susan Wise is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 16 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addiction concerns, sleep problems, parenting pressures, and jealousy. She also works with people facing compassion fatigue, multicultural concerns, hospice or end-of-life issues, hoarding, and veteran and armed forces matters.

Her style is warm and down-to-earth. She treats people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Sessions focus on clear conversation and practical steps rather than jargon. The goal is to make changes that fit everyday life.

Susan draws on several therapy approaches to meet individual needs. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice values and take manageable action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. Attachment-based ideas and client-centered listening guide how she builds trust in sessions.

She tailors the plan for each person instead of using a one-size-fits-all method. That may mean skill building, experimenting with new habits, or working through difficult emotions. Progress is discussed in simple terms so people know what’s working.

Sessions are offered in English and Esperanto, and she sees clients from Missouri as well as international clients. Taking the first step can feel hard, and she aims to support people through that process with steady, practical guidance.

Therapeutic approaches to use in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying what matters most to you and taking small steps toward those values even when feelings are hard. It can help with anxiety, stress, and decisions that feel stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical exercises to test unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. This approach often helps with depression, worry, and sleep problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about needs, goals, and preferences and will choose methods together. That collaborative process lets sessions change over time as progress and priorities shift.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow follow-up conversations between in-person visits when coordinated with a licensed professional. They can also let people try shorter check-ins or avoid needing to be on camera if that helps them engage. Work with the therapist to match session length and scheduling to everyday life and responsibilities.