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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Columbia, MO

Headway connects Columbia residents with Aetna-covered providers across neighborhoods like Downtown, Five Points, and Glenwood. Average savings of 75% on sessions with copays ranging from $0-$40.

Aimee Wallace

Aimee Wallace

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Saint Charles, MO


“I believe life is a journey of growth, obstacles, and self-discovery — not about 'fixing' what is broken or striving for perfection.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Maternal mental health
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Robert Cox

Robert Cox

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Richmond, MO


“My approach to therapy might be seen as eclectic because I consider every method simply a tool in the toolbox.”
Aetna + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gloria Sherrod

Gloria Sherrod

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


It’s exhausting when your own mind feels like a hurdle. Maybe you’re navigating intrusive thoughts that feel impossible to shut off, or you’re struggling to get things done and remember what’s important while your brain feels like it’s constantly misfiring. Perhaps you’re grieving a version of yourself that felt certain, watching the life you planned get derailed by chronic illness or the weight of a diagnosis you didn’t ask for. When your "to-do" list feels like a mountain and your past keeps creeping into your present, it’s easy to feel lost or, worse, dismissed by the people who are supposed to help.

Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Rixie Morris

Rixie Morris

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I enjoy helping people untangle the patterns that aren't serving them anymore, build coping strategies that actually fit their real lives, and reconnect with parts of themselves that feel strong, steady, and whole.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Christi Polk

Christi Polk

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 14 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. Over time my work has become increasingly focused on helping clients build healthier relationships with themselves and others. I have a deep conviction that emotional wellbeing is closely connected to how we relate to ourselves and the people around us. My practice is centered on providing a space where clients feel truly seen, supported, and equipped to show up more fully for themselves and those they love. I also welcome clients who want to explore faith as part of their journey.

Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashley Bonner

Ashley Bonner

Therapist

Virtual • Bridgeton, MO


“I believe every human being has the power within to overcome fear, anxiety and other obstacles preventing us from reaching our full potential.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Steven Hahne

Steven Hahne

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • St. Louis, MO


“I believe it is very essential for the client and the therapist to build a good rapport and sense of trust.”
Aetna + 11 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Gary Probst

Dr. Gary Probst

Therapist

Virtual • St. Louis, MO


“I teach psychopharmacology at a major university, and I can be an asset when it comes to medication.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Lori Collins

Lori Collins

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lee's Summit, MO


“My experience enables me to treat a wide range of concerns including trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, motivational challenges/burnout, mood swings & psychotic disorders.”
Aetna + 13 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Maternal mental health
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Tonia Green

Tonia Green

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • St. Louis, MO


“I lean heavily on my Social Work Values and Ethics as we use theoretical perspectives to help clients evolve into a state of their best selves.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Mariele Lombardo

Mariele Lombardo

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I am passionate about helping others overcome challenges, build resilience, and become the best versions of themselves.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Sara Thompson

Sara Thompson

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I understand the importance of taking a holistic approach to mental health and wellness. I am passionate about helping individuals, couples and families improve their overall well-being by addressing not just their mental health concerns, but also...”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Tim Messer

Tim Messer

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Most of my background is using CBT and DBT, but I strive to use whatever tools are going to be most effective for each individual client.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Challenging, Humorous, Warm
Nikki Bergstrom

Nikki Bergstrom

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I genuinely care and will invest myself into helping you feel better, from the little things to the big things.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Lauren Greenwood

Lauren Greenwood

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I have worked as a therapist for 7 years and specialize in addressing stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and trauma.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Rachel Wren

Rachel Wren

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I use a person-centered approach by meeting you where you are at and creating a safe, comfortable space.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Kimberly Steinmann

Kimberly Steinmann

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My approach to therapy is to work as a team with my clients. I tailor each session to my clients individual needs and readiness for change.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Marcie Bosworth

Marcie Bosworth

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


Your story has made you who you are. I offer a judgement free space for you to share that story.

Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Panic disorders, Stress management
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Rebecca Williams

Rebecca Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I strive to create a supportive, collaborative space where clients feel understood and empowered to build effective coping skills and work towards healing.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Noah Ruybal

Noah Ruybal

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My style tends to be direct and conversational, and I often use metaphors to help make complex emotions and patterns easier to understand.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Kara Bates

Kara Bates

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Hannibal, MO


“I provide a holistic approach to counseling by addressing your physical, mental, emotional, and social needs.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Kailey Campbell

Kailey Campbell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Liberty, MO


Welcome!

I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and have been practicing 5 years. I’m a compassionate and down-to-earth therapist who values authenticity and connection. I treat client's age 5 and up with a variety of mental health disorders.

Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Audrey Thomas

Audrey Thomas

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My goal is for you to leave each session feeling like healing and growth is possible for you (because it is).”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Ashli Wake

Ashli Wake

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • West Plains, MO


“My approach blends talk therapy with nervous system regulation techniques, supporting both emotional insight and body-based healing.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Becky Franklin

Becky Franklin

Therapist

Virtual • Liberty, MO


“I have been providing therapy for over 20 years in a variety of settings. I have a background in providing hospice support for nearly seven years.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Catherine Kendrick

Catherine Kendrick

Therapist

Virtual • St. Peters, MO


“Trained in EMDR, this is an effective evidence based modality for those that are "stuck" or have experienced past trauma.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Jodi Mahurin

Jodi Mahurin

Therapist

Virtual • Lee's Summit, MO


Hi, my name is Jodi Mahurin. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have worked with various populations, but most of my experience has been with school aged children and adolescents working through trauma, anxiety, grief, relationships, executive function deficits, adhd, and problem solving. I would love to see more adolescents and adults.

Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Traci Williams

Traci Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe that in understanding the impact of trauma on one's current functioning from a strengths-based approach, there is always potential to overcome challenges and reach one's goals of stability.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Tracey Pearson-Heaney

Tracey Pearson-Heaney

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Kirkwood, MO


“Because I have an unusually broad background of counseling experiences I have adopted an eclectic approach to therapy (EMDR, CBT, Humanistic approaches to name a few).”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Sabrina Hammond

Sabrina Hammond

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My approach to therapy is encouraging, warm, and humanistic. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Rachelle Weakley

Rachelle Weakley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lee's Summit, MO


“I enjoy working with people who are open and willing to put in the work needed to achieve their goals.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, OCD
Affirming, Direct, Inquisitive
Jason Tonks

Jason Tonks

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing, which means I focus on helping you understand how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are connected—and how to shift patterns that are getting in your way.”
Aetna + 12 others
Anxiety
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Waverly Brown

Waverly Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe the therapeutic relationship itself can be a powerful tool for healing, and I work to create a space where clients feel safe, seen, and supported.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Erin Elking

Erin Elking

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Saint Charles, MO


I'm glad you found your way here. I'm a dedicated therapist with a passion for helping individuals discover a life worth living. My therapeutic approach is centered around creating a strong therapeutic alliance, practicing unconditional positive regard, empathy, and creating a space where you can be vulnerable and feel validated as you work through challenges. I have developed a niche for working with self-harm, mood disorders, personality disorders, and trauma.

Aetna + 6 others
Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues, PTSD, Trauma
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Mary Wilson

Dr. Mary Wilson

Therapist

Virtual • St. Louis, MO


“I specialize in personality disorders, anger management, and trauma. My passion is working with adults that present with an array of issues including but not limited to anger, trauma, mood disorders, personality disorders, and criminal behavior.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Emmogene Chepely

Emmogene Chepely

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe in creating an environment of safety, trust, and acceptance in order to help people learn how to begin to provide those things for themselves.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Ja'Nai Barnes

Ja'Nai Barnes

Therapist

Virtual • St. Louis, MO


“I use a strengths based approach to empower clients to tackle challenges and find solutions from within themselves.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Kelly Goetzler

Kelly Goetzler

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Kansas City, MO


Welcome! I am a licensed marriage and family therapist who works with individuals 13+ and couples of all shapes, sizes, statuses, and kinks! Healing does not happen in isolation, and I would be honored to hold space for healing community with you! I am a certified ADHD service provider who particularly enjoys working with 2SLGBTQIA+, religious trauma, identity issues, and those who feel at their wits end!

Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Challenging, Humorous

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Teri Whiteman

Teri Whiteman

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


Life has a way of bringing us to crossroads. You may be feeling stuck in anxiety, depression, unhealthy relationship patterns, addictions, grief, or simply sensing that the life you're living no longer fits who you're becoming. Perhaps you've spent years taking care of everyone else and now find yourself wondering, "What about me?" I specialize in working with adults navigating life's transitions, especially midlife and beyond. I often describe this season as "middle-escence". Like adolescence, it can bring enormous change-changing relationships, aging parents, launching adult children, career shifts, retirement, health concerns, questions about identity, purpose, and meaning. While these transitions can feel unsettling, they also offer an opportunity for profound growth.

Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Riki Clark

Riki Clark

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Springfield, MO


My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck - whether from the pressures of work, family, trauma, or life transitions. They may be experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD symptoms, or the lingering effects of trauma. Many are high functioning professionals, first responders, healthcare workers, or veterans who've spent years putting others first and are now realizing their own mental health needs attention. They're seeking a provider who listens, validates, and offers practical, stigma-free care to ease symptoms, improve focus and sleep, and regain balance with a collaborative, holistic plan.

Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded

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