Online Therapy for Grief, Trauma, and Family Dysfunction in Missouri, Kansas, and Arizona
Healing the Wounds Family Caused, and Honoring the Losses That Changed Everything.
Does this sound familiar?
You’re holding it together, but barely.
Maybe it’s grief that hits you in waves—after losing a parent, a pet, or someone you weren’t ready to say goodbye to.
Or maybe it’s trauma that never fully healed: a childhood that still echoes, a family that didn’t protect you, or a life that got upended by something no one else seems to understand.
You might look fine on the outside, but inside, you feel stuck. Sad. Disconnected. Numb.
If this feels familiar, therapy can help you begin again—with support, clarity, and real tools for healing.
Grief Therapy
When the loss is invisible
but life still expects you to keep going.
Grief doesn’t always follow a timeline. Whether you’ve lost a parent, a pet, a partner, or a future you hoped for, it can feel like the world expects you to move on before you’re ready.
I help clients process grief that feels stuck or complicated—especially when it’s tied to trauma or unresolved relationships. You don’t need to grieve alone, and you don’t need to rush your healing.
Trauma Therapy
You didn’t choose what happened—
but healing is still possible.
Old wounds don’t disappear just because time passes. Trauma from family dysfunction, abuse, neglect, or major life events can leave emotional scars that show up in your relationships, self-worth, and daily stress.
We’ll work together to safely untangle what’s holding you back. Using approaches like EMDR and trauma-informed care, I’ll help you move from survival mode to a place of confidence and calm.
Therapy for Every Stage of Life
Whether you’re just entering adulthood or navigating life transitions later in life, grief and trauma don’t discriminate—and neither does support.
Young Adults
Managing anxiety, pressure to succeed, or unresolved family pain
1 in 5 young people has or will develop a mental illness in their lifetime. Good mental health is essential to healthy adolescent development; it helps young people build positive social, emotional, thinking, and communication skills and behaviors. It also lays the foundation for better mental health and wellbeing later in life.
Adults
Coping with grief, burnout, family dysfunction, or trauma
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices. For adults this can influence one’s ability to work, maintain healthy friendships or relationships, and effectively be a part of society.
Seniors
Facing cumulative loss, aging transitions, or long-held emotional wounds
Mental health problems are common among seniors and may include isolation, affective and anxiety disorders, dementia, and psychosis, among others. Many seniors also suffer from behavioral disorders, cognitive deterioration or confusion states as a result of physical disorders or surgical interventions. Therapy and treatment can aid seniors in experiencing a calmer and more adaptive approach to life.
Hi, I’m Sara Wilper.
I’m a licensed clinical therapist with over 25 years of experience—and I specialize in the areas most people tend to carry quietly: grief, trauma, and family dysfunction.
I believe that therapy should be personal, practical, and rooted in safety. That’s why I work online with clients across Missouri, Kansas, and Arizona—helping people who’ve felt overwhelmed, ignored, or stuck in survival mode begin to heal in ways that feel real and lasting.
Whether you’ve lost someone important, feel disconnected from yourself, or are still sorting through pain from your past, you deserve support that honors your story and meets you where you are.
Why Online Therapy Works:
Confidential, convenient, and just as effective.
In today’s busy world, taking time for therapy shouldn’t add stress to your life. That’s why I offer fully virtual, secure, and confidential online therapy sessions for individuals in Kansas, Missouri, and Arizona. With online therapy, you can access the support you need with ease and flexibility.
Accessible care from your home—no commute, no stress
Ideal for rural areas or busy schedules
Flexible appointments to fit your life
Fully licensed in Missouri, Kansas, and Arizona
EMDR and trauma-informed care available online
HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform
Secure, private, and judgment-free support
Know Someone Who Could Use Support?
I regularly work with clients referred by friends, family, and professionals who see the need for compassionate, specialized care.
You Don’t Have to Let Grief or Trauma Define Your Life
You are not too broken. You’re not too late. You are not the only one carrying this.
If you’re ready to begin healing—or just want to see if therapy is the right fit—I’m here. Let’s talk.