Susan Van Wazer , LPC

Susan Van Wazer, LPC, brings more than 30 years of clinical experience to her work, blending a family systems perspective with cognitive behavioral techniques to help people understand how patterns form and how to change them. She explains LPC as Licensed Professional Counselor, a credential that indicates formal training and licensure to provide mental health services in Missouri.

Her practice emphasizes how relationships and family dynamics shape behavior, while using CBT to identify practical steps clients can take to shift unhelpful thoughts and actions. She also supports people who are coping with the long-term effects of traumatic childhood experiences, helping them work through symptoms that can feel overwhelming.

Over the course of her career she has developed programs, supervised other therapists, and managed administrative responsibilities including grants and events. Her experience spans diverse settings - from large metropolitan areas to small towns - and she works with a broad range of populations, including LGBQ individuals, youth, families, couples, and people navigating career transitions or major life changes.

Susan addresses concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, depression, addiction, grief, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, codependency, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, women’s issues, and the search for life purpose. Her background combines clinical practice, program development, and supervisory roles to support clients seeking recovery and meaningful change.