Dr. Susan Wise , LPC

Dr. Susan Wise is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri with 16 years of clinical experience. She has developed a broad practice focused on stress and anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship concerns, LGBT-related matters, sleep difficulties, parenting and career challenges, and compassion fatigue. Additional areas of focus include hoarding, hospice and end-of-life counseling, jealousy, veteran and armed forces issues, and multicultural concerns.

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to the individual needs of those she works with. Her training spans several evidence-informed methods, and she adapts techniques to suit the goals and preferences of each client. Dr. Wise recognizes that seeking change requires courage and offers steady support throughout the process.

Fluent in English and Esperanto, she works with a diverse range of people and is available to work with international clients. Her practice emphasizes collaborative care, helping clients develop practical skills and clearer perspectives so they can move toward more fulfilling and balanced lives.

Therapeutic Approaches Adapted for Online Care

Dr. Susan Wise integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify their values and build psychological flexibility - an approach useful for anxiety, stress, and patterns that hold people back. She also employs Attachment-Based Therapy to explore relational patterns and emotional bonds, supporting work on relationship difficulties, jealousy, and family dynamics. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, often helping with depression, sleep problems, and coping with addictions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Dr. Wise works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress and challenges emerge.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter contacts are available through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care around work, family, or geographic constraints and can help clients access licensed professionals when in-person visits are difficult.