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Top therapists in Lawrence, KS accepting new patients

Connect with mental health providers in Lawrence who understand your unique needs. Headway offers 378 licensed professionals available for both talk therapy and medication management, with flexible scheduling and insurance-covered sessions that average 75% savings for patients.

Alyssa Roberts

Alyssa Roberts

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“I aim to create a space that feels warm, genuine, and safe. I believe therapy does not have to feel intimidating to be effective, and I often use appropriate humor to help clients feel more comfortable while doing meaningful work.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Brian Rixon

Brian Rixon

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“I have a welcoming, calming, and friendly voice and you'll find it easy to quickly share with me in an atmosphere of trust and assurance.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Laura Oliva

Laura Oliva

Therapist

Virtual • Overland Park, KS


“I firmly believe in the profound interconnectedness of the mind and body and strive to support the entirety of your being in the therapeutic process.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Connor Wyckoff

Connor Wyckoff

Therapist

Virtual • Lawrence, KS


“I emphasize setting behavioral goals that clients can continue to maintain even after therapy has ended.”
Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Armstrong

Jennifer Armstrong

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Kansas


I have over 20 years of experience in healthcare. My career began as a pharmacy technician, then as an emergency room nurse, and later supervising behavioral health units at Mercy St. Louis before becoming a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.This background allows me to understand mental health from both medical and psychiatric perspectives.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Madelene Spinner

Madelene Spinner

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“I would like to better understand your situation and collaborate with you to identify effective solutions that foster greater self-awareness, self-acceptance, and inner peace...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Rita Zeller

Rita Zeller

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“My approach involves acceptance and commitment strategies along with cognitive behavioral techniques; I partner with clients to collaborate on goals that align with what they value most.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Alyssa Roberts

Alyssa Roberts

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


I am a clinically licensed therapist who works with teens and adults. I support clients who are dealing with anxiety, ADHD, depression, emotional regulation, relationship stress, life transitions, and self esteem concerns. I aim to create a space that feels warm, genuine, and safe. I believe therapy does not have to feel intimidating to be effective, and I often use appropriate humor to help clients feel more comfortable while doing meaningful work.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Taylor Schlegel

Taylor Schlegel

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


I have been practicing mental health counseling since 2019 in a variety of settings. I enjoy working with adolescents, teens, and adults to overcome life stress, adjust to hard circumstances, and manage anxiety! I have a Master's degree in Counseling from West Chester University and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Penn State University. I have a special focus on treating anxiety disorders, depression, difficult adjustment to life changes (i.e. high school, college), and trauma, grief, and other life stressors.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chad Carson

Chad Carson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Kansas


As a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, my goal is to create hope and help people to realize that together we can overcome whatever struggles they are facing. I specialize in treating ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar, and LGBTQIA+ issues. I have been a nurse for 27 years, and I strive to show compassion and understanding to everyone who needs help.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Christina Zivec

Christina Zivec

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“I believe therapy should be a safe and affirming space where you feel truly seen and heard, especially if that hasn't always been your experience.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kaitlyn Rusca

Kaitlyn Rusca

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“I bring warmth and genuine curiosity to every session, helping people feel truly heard from the very first conversation.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shannon Steinert-Anderson

Shannon Steinert-Anderson

Therapist

Virtual • Hutchinson, KS


“My communication style is calm, accommodating, and personable. I want my clients to feel comfortable talking with me about anything, and I pride myself on my ability to listen without judgment.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Shannon Broderick

Shannon Broderick

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


Welcome, I am glad you are here!

I am a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) with more than twenty years of experience helping individuals navigate life's challenges. I earned both my Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Social Work and have had the privilege of working with clients across the lifespan throughout my career. The first half of my career was dedicated to supporting children and families. For the past nine years, I have specialized in working with veteran's diagnosed with PTSD. My areas of expertise include PTSD, trauma, depression, anxiety, and grief/loss.

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Theresa DeBord

Theresa DeBord

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Kansas


“Solution focused therapy is a good place to start to help alleviate an issue while also developing long term goals with more intense counseling.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Sam Brannen

Dr. Sam Brannen

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“I am known as a therapist who challenges clients to initiate and experience change in their lives which will lead to A much more satisfactory quality of life.”
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss, OCD
Challenging, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Gail Harris

Gail Harris

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“I will challenge you, I will push you, and at the same time, I will strive to understand you, I will listen, and I will never, ever judge you.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dawn Sweeney Kniep

Dawn Sweeney Kniep

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“I bring a mix of compassion, humor & directness to the therapeutic experience and prefer to create a collaborative experience for my clients; which I have seen lead to the empowerment and growth they need to reach their desired goals.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Affirming, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Vincenzo Roma

Dr. Vincenzo Roma

Psychologist

Virtual • Kansas


“My warm, practical, realistic, and evidence-based teaching style puts clients at ease, while my non-judgmental and curious approach leaves them feeling hopeful after every session.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kirk Shelton

Kirk Shelton

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“I help my clients reorganize patterns of thinking, feeling, and acting in order to adapt to their present reality and to release the 'old stuff.'”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Challenging, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Larsen Barnds

Larsen Barnds

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“My experience is that when someone reaches out, they appreciate a calm and accepting spot where they can get a better idea of WHAT to do, and HOW to feel better, as soon as possible.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Benjamin Howard

Benjamin Howard

Therapist

Virtual • Wichita, KS


“I approach the therapeutic process as a partnership - I am the mental health expert, and you, the client, are the expert on your experience.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Vicky Tovar

Vicky Tovar

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“I want to equip you with the tools you need to empower yourself and maintain positive changes in your life.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Anna Shudzeka

Anna Shudzeka

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Kansas


“With over 9 years of experience, I've dedicated my career to helping adults, teens, and families in crisis.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Curtis Kolle

Curtis Kolle

Therapist

Virtual • Overland Park, KS


“I will use person centered strength-based approach. This will ensure that the person is heard and understood through their own individual experiences.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Creative, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Francis Okafor

Francis Okafor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Wichita, KS


“My passion for Psychiatric nursing is born out of my desire to assist vulnerable individuals attain possible health and independence through medication management and support.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tess Rolston

Tess Rolston

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“I use a mix of mindfulness, DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), and creative approaches to support healing.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Laura Stallbaumer

Laura Stallbaumer

Therapist

Virtual • Tonganoxie, KS


“I specialize in working with adults and teens who have experienced trying circumstances such as abuse, trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, self-contempt, and difficult relationships.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Stress management
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kristen Collom

Kristen Collom

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“She works alongside clients to foster insight, resilience, and meaningful progress, helping them feel more in control and less defined by their struggles.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
ELizabeth Herl

ELizabeth Herl

Therapist

Virtual • Wichita, KS


“I support individuals and couples through life transitions, relational challenges, and emotional concerns, integrating Internal Family Systems, attachment theory, and cognitive behavioral therapy with a steady, compassionate approach.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Xinli Fan

Xinli Fan

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“I believe in a compassionate, collaborative, and personalized approach to therapy. Using trauma-informed and attachment-based techniques, I integrate EMDR, IFS, EFT, and mindfulness to help you process pain, develop healthier relationships, and...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Katie Evans

Katie Evans

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“My approach is guided by a nervous system perspective which accounts for biological, relational, emotional, and cognitive influences which both predispose and continuously shape our lives.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Laura Gilbow

Laura Gilbow

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“I believe you are the expert of your own life. I do bring expertise in mental health care. But you already have what you need.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Affirming, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Sydney Humphrey

Sydney Humphrey

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“I want you to be comfortable in your own skin, as your own person, and it is my mission for all people to develop a genuine Love for SELF.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Sallie West

Sallie West

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“My approach is practical, grounded, and focused on helping you get unstuck in real time—not just talking about what's hard, but changing how you move through it.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Riley Jensen

Riley Jensen

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“I believe that healing happens when you feel truly seen and supported, and I'm committed to creating a space where you can be heard without judgment and empowered to make meaningful change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Gary Ridings

Gary Ridings

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“My goal is to help the client feel relaxed and comfortable in session and to help them determine and reach their goals of living a healthy and fulfilling life.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Richard Williams

Richard Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Manhattan, KS


“I help adults find possibility in life, again by supporting them in moving past the emotions, the stories and the challenges that hold them back.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Katie Sharp

Katie Sharp

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“I blend therapuetic models such as EMDR, CBT, CBT, ACT and family systems with practical tools that clients can put to work right away.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Danielle Chapman

Dr. Danielle Chapman

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas


“My style is grounded and approachable, combining warmth, humor, and proven strategies to support you through life's challenges.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
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About our therapists serving Lawrence, KS

Number of therapists serving Lawrence, KS
There are over 377 therapists in Lawrence, KS accepting new patients.
377+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 96%Anxiety
  • 96%Depression
  • 86%Stress management
  • 79%Trauma
  • 79%PTSD
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 91%Cigna
  • 86%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 64%Ascension
  • 49%Providence Health Plan
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 4%Spanish
  • 1%French
  • 1%Hindi
  • 1%Mandarin
How they see their clients
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  • 85%Online only
  • 15%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 77%Woman
  • 22%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 39%Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker
  • 31%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
  • 15%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Nurse Practitioner
  • 10%Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist
  • 4%Licensed Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 33%Family therapy
  • 24%Couples therapy
  • 13%Child or adolescent therapy

Frequently asked questions

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Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Mental Health Therapist in Lawrence, KS

Searching for therapists in Lawrence starts with understanding what kind of support fits what you want to address. People look for therapy in Lawrence, KS for many reasons, including anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, and life transitions. As you compare therapists, look for training and listed specialties that match your needs. Some therapists may note approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy, or trauma-informed care in their bios.

Lawrence has a smaller local therapy market than nearby metro areas, so virtual care can expand your options while still connecting you with a Kansas-licensed therapist. You may prefer an in-person office near your home, campus, or workplace, or you may need the flexibility of virtual appointments that fit your schedule. Beyond specialty, consider appointment times, whether the therapist is accepting new patients, and whether they offer a free phone consultation. Reading therapist profiles can help you compare communication style, session structure, and what to expect before you book.

Therapy in Lawrence can be a significant expense without insurance, and using in-network coverage is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs. Headway helps you find therapists who take insurance, see estimated out-of-pocket costs before booking, and schedule directly with someone accepting new patients. Headway accepts a wide range of insurance plans nationally, and your exact coverage depends on your plan and location. You can browse therapists, review bios, and book directly when you’re ready.

1 Cost may vary based on your location, age, and insurance coverage.