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Online therapist

Serena Steuber

Practical support for family and young adult concerns

Credentials
LPC
Experience
5 years
Licensed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Serena

Serena Steuber is a licensed professional counselor who focuses on family and parenting concerns along with issues common to young adults. She helps with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and relationship challenges. She also supports clients navigating LGBT issues and life changes.

Her tone is straightforward and practical for parents and young people seeking guidance. Serena spent several years working as a school counselor and educator.

Background and approach

That background shapes how she talks with teens and young adults and how she involves parents when appropriate. She draws on real-world experience with school and behavioral issues to make sessions feel relevant and down-to-earth. Her approach is flexible and centered on teaching useful skills.

She works on mindfulness techniques and concrete coping strategies so clients can manage difficult moments. Serena adapts sessions to each person rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan. Sessions typically focus on small, achievable changes.

That might mean practicing calming tools, improving self-image, or talking through family conflict in a way that reduces tension. She keeps language plain and practical so parents can use what they learn at home. Serena holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential, LPC, and brings five years of clinical experience.

She practices in Missouri and offers support in English for those seeking help with the concerns listed above.

Practical approaches for online family and young adult care

Serena uses evidence-based techniques that focus on skills you can practice between sessions. One common approach she emphasizes is mindfulness training, which teaches simple breathing and attention exercises to reduce stress and improve emotional regulation. This approach can help with anxiety, mood swings, and moments of overwhelm.

She also teaches coping skills that are problem-focused and behavior-based. These techniques break problems into small steps, helping clients try different actions, notice what works, and adjust over time. That style is useful for school issues, low self-esteem, and managing family conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Serena will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences, and then recommend techniques that fit. She aims for a collaborative plan so the client and therapist change course if something isn’t working.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy families and young adults. Video calls let you talk face to face, phone sessions remove the need for video, and live chat or text-based messaging can work for short check-ins or when schedules are tight. These options make it easier to fit regular work on stress, relationships, and coping skills into everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?
She addresses stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, LGBT concerns, and coping with life changes, with extra focus on young adult issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is flexible and practical, with an emphasis on teaching mindfulness and coping tools that people can use day to day.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has five years of experience and previously worked as a school counselor and educator, which informs her work with adolescents and young adults.
What credentials and location information apply?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - licensed in Missouri with license number MO LPC 2020033237 and practices in Missouri.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
5 years
Licensed
Missouri
Languages
English

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