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Barbara Schuver

Experienced LCSW focused on practical coping strategies

LCSW Missouri

Experience
21 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Barbara

Barbara Schuver is an LCSW based in Missouri with 21 years of clinical experience helping people work through emotional and life challenges.

Background and approach

She draws on a range of therapeutic traditions to address concerns such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, anger, and sleep problems, as well as relationship and intimacy-related issues.

Additional areas of focus include parenting and fatherhood issues, blended family and family of origin conflicts, caregiving stress, aging and geriatric concerns, autism and Asperger Syndrome, and eating and food-related struggles. Her style emphasizes collaboration and respect for each person's individual story.

Using evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and client-centered principles, she helps clients clarify goals, identify practical coping skills, and explore underlying patterns that contribute to recurring problems.

Barbara offers sessions in multiple online formats - video, phone, live chat, or text messaging - and works with clients to find approaches that fit their needs and circumstances.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Access

Barbara integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside client-centered techniques to guide online work. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and mood regulation. ACT emphasizes values and psychological flexibility, supporting people who want to pursue meaningful goals while learning new ways to respond to difficult emotions. Client-centered therapy provides a supportive, non-directive foundation where the therapist listens closely and helps clients explore their own insights and priorities.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals and then tailor methods over time, combining techniques as appropriate rather than relying on a single model. This allows adjustments based on what proves most helpful in practice.

Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for discussing sensitive topics with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, anger, relationship and family problems, sleep difficulties, parenting and career concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and empathetic, blending client-centered listening with practical strategies to help clients understand patterns and develop skills for managing emotions and behaviors.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 21 years of clinical experience working as a licensed social worker in Missouri.
What credential and location details are on file?
She holds the LCSW credential with licence number MO LCSW 004682 and practices in Missouri.
Which languages are available for sessions and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for therapy with her?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefAnger managementBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

21+ years

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English