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Dr. Jared Watson

Therapist
11 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I work with couples and individuals who are feeling stuck, distant, or overwhelmed and are ready for something to change. Whether you’re navigating conflict in your relationship, stress from work, or the lasting impact of military or law enforcement service, you don’t have to do it alone. Together, we’ll create a space where you can speak openly, feel understood, and start building the kind of life and relationships you actually want to wake up to.

My approach to therapy

I bring nearly 20 years of experience, multiple advanced degrees in psychology and counseling, and my own background in the military and local police work. In sessions, I ask curious, nonjudgmental questions and use evidence-based approaches: CBT for individuals, FST for families, and the Gottman Method for couples. We’ll move at a pace that feels right for you while still keeping your goals in clear focus.

What you can expect from me

In our first few sessions, we’ll review any paperwork, answer your questions, talk through what you can expect from therapy, and set concrete goals together. If you’re ready to improve communication, heal from stress or trauma, or strengthen your relationship, I’d be honored to support you. Reach out to schedule a session so we can talk about what you’re hoping for and how we can get there.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Native American, Man
  • My style is
    Direct, Humorous, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    11 years of experience
  • Training
    PsyD (Doctor of Psychology) at Argosy University - DC, Other at Lutheran Theological Seminary
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (Missouri, Virginia)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Motivational Interviewing, Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Behavioral Couples Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Relational, Critical Incident Stress Debrief (CISD), Trauma Focused CBT, Behavioral, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment Based Family Therapy, Parent Management Training (PMT), Multidimensional Family, Bowen Family Systems, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    707 North Allen Road
    Independence, MO 64050