- Stress and anxiety
- Self esteem
- Grief and trauma
About Serena
Serena Steuber is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri with five years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, and other life changes. Serena also focuses on young adult issues such as leaving home, study and work transitions, and identity questions.
She draws on experience as a school counselor and educator to support people through challenges that often start in adolescence and continue into early adulthood. Sessions tend to focus on building practical coping skills and simple mindfulness techniques that can be used day to day. Conversations are direct and goal-minded, with space to talk through feelings and problem-solve next steps.
Serena adapts her approach to fit what a person needs in the moment. That can mean practicing breathing and grounding skills, breaking down a worry into manageable steps, or working through painful memories at a careful pace. She pays attention to how past experiences affect current choices and relationships.
People often come for help with school stress, the pressure to succeed, difficulties in friendships or romantic relationships, or the feeling of being behind peers. Serena helps people develop tools to manage emotions, improve self-image, and plan for changes like leaving home or starting a new job.
Her background in education informs a practical style that emphasizes skill building and steady progress. Sessions aim to give clear strategies people can use between meetings, and to create a predictable structure for working through hard issues.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Serena uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skill building and present-moment coping. Mindfulness-based work involves simple attention and breathing exercises that help reduce overwhelming feelings and improve focus. These skills are useful for stress, anxiety, and problems with concentration.She also uses practical coping strategies that break large problems into smaller steps. This approach helps with transitioning to college or work, managing day-to-day anxiety, and improving self-esteem through achievable tasks. For trauma-related concerns she takes a measured approach, combining grounding practices and paced discussion of difficult memories as it fits the person.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Serena will work with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. That plan can change over time as progress is made or new priorities emerge.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions can fit around work or study, save travel time, and make it easier to keep regular meetings. Others prefer in-person work for certain issues; Serena can discuss what will best support a person’s goals during the first meeting.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with for young adults?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, and life changes that commonly affect young adults.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and skills-based, focusing on mindfulness and coping strategies to use between sessions while also addressing painful memories when needed.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience, including work as a school counselor and educator.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Missouri.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and services; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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