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James Schrader

James Schrader, MO Psychologist 01563

Therapist · Missouri · 36+ years of experience

Experienced Missouri psychologist focused on practical change

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At a glance

Listed location
Missouri
Experience
36+ years
Credentials
MO Psychologist 01563
Languages
English
License (Missouri)
Psychologist · No. 01563
NPI
1558340406

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  • Collaborative approach
  • Practical skills
  • Long clinical experience

About James

James Schrader is a psychologist based in Missouri who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and life transitions. He works with concerns such as self-esteem, motivation, grief, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, parenting challenges, career issues, and ADHD. He also lists aging and geriatric issues among his additional focus areas.

He aims to make the first steps into therapy straightforward and manageable. Sessions begin with listening and practical conversation. He creates room for clients to talk about thoughts and feelings without judgment and then works with them to set concrete goals.

James uses a mix of approaches that emphasize collaboration and problem solving. He helps clients notice unhelpful thinking patterns, try small changes, and build on strengths that already exist. He also uses trauma-focused methods when past events are getting in the way of daily life.

With 36 years of experience, James brings long-term clinical work to his practice. He identifies as MO Psychologist 01563, which indicates his Missouri psychologist credential. That background informs how he structures sessions and plans treatment.

Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings. James encourages clear, measurable goals and regular check-ins about progress. He supports people through transitions, caregiver stress, codependency, and other complex patterns that affect daily life.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

36+ years

Credentials

Missouri

Languages

English

How his approaches translate to online work

James frequently uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in straightforward ways. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and responding to each person's concerns so they feel heard and understood. CBT focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior, then testing small changes to reduce anxiety, depression, or sleep problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. He partners with each client to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. Together they check progress and adjust strategies when something is not working.

Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. It also makes it simpler to meet during a lunch break or from a quieter spot when concentration is easier. Ask about available formats and scheduling when you start the matching questionnaire so arrangements match your routine.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does James commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and communication problems, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, sleep issues, parenting and career concerns, and aging and geriatric issues among other areas.

How would you describe his therapy style?

He focuses on listening first, then setting clear, practical goals. Sessions combine talking through problems with concrete steps to try between meetings.

What kind of clinical experience does he bring?

He has 36 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and interpersonal concerns.

What credential does he hold and where is he located?

He is listed as MO Psychologist 01563 and practices in Missouri.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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