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Grief counselors and therapists in Columbia, MO

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Columbia, MO

Grieving a parent, partner, sibling, or friend in Columbia? Headway offers flexible virtual and in-person sessions with experienced providers who specialize in grief therapy, complicated grief treatment, and meaning-making. Many sessions are covered by insurance with copays as low as $0.

Patrick Schmitz

Patrick Schmitz

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Clients often describe my style as calm, collaborative, and steady — offering a supportive space to pause, reflect, and grow toward lasting balance.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

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Wendy Sain

Wendy Sain

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Saint Louis, MO


“I believe that providing a safe, warm and inviting space in counseling allows my clients to realize the strength inside of themselves to find healing and experience joy in the journey of life.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicole Decher

Nicole Decher

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My style is collaborative, practical, and focused on what will genuinely help you feel a bit better, not just during session but throughout your week.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Amy Sobrino

Amy Sobrino

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I've spent much of my work with caregivers and care partners, and have a passion for helping people who care for others.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Molly Oligbo

Molly Oligbo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Missouri


“Her expertise includes diagnosis and management of various psychiatric conditions, including ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood disorders.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Denise Etherton

Denise Etherton

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I am an ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider. I also worked in a residential treatment program for 5 years.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Nathan Remole

Nathan Remole

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Kirksville, MO


“I'm an optimist about people inside and outside the therapy room. I'm laid back by nature but am always driven to help my clients receive the care they need as quickly and efficiently as possible.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Wendy Bryant

Wendy Bryant

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Curryville, MO


“I can help you get your life back on track. If you are struggling with life situations, past trauma, work issues, etc.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Shawn Lee

Shawn Lee

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I strive to create a safe, supportive space where you can be open, feel understood, and begin making meaningful changes at your pace.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Heather Wood

Heather Wood

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Kirkwood, MO


“Clients can expect a warm, safe, relaxed environment where they are the driving force when it comes to what they want out of therapy.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Julie Batson

Julie Batson

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been practicing for 22 years with my main focus being PTSD, trauma recovery, grief and loss, depression and anxiety.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Sarah Kirby

Sarah Kirby

Therapist

Virtual • West Plains, MO


“I have over twenty years of experience working with teens and adults who are struggling with depression and anxiety and more specifically with trauma.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jessica McDaniel

Jessica McDaniel

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I offer a mature, steady presence—one that balances warmth with skill—to guide clients toward growth, resilience, and meaningful change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Rachele Maheu

Rachele Maheu

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Sometimes, taking the first step is the hardest, but with gentle support and determination, anything is possible.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Kelley Lee

Kelley Lee

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My approach is client-centered, collaborative, and evidence-based. I prioritize building a trusting and safe therapeutic relationship.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Rebecca Ihle

Rebecca Ihle

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe the state of one's mental health and physical health are connected, and our environment can have an impact on one's growth and development.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Martha Green

Martha Green

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe in building relationship via honest, open communication... which is needed to work through what brings you to therapy.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Sherri Evans

Sherri Evans

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My passion is to help individuals find their way through life's challenges in order to build healthier, more fulfilling lives.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Anna Greenwood

Anna Greenwood

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I'm especially passionate about working with teens and young adults as they navigate challenges like anxiety, relationships, and self-confidence.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michelle Harshfield

Michelle Harshfield

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My goal is to empower you, helping you build the skills and resilience needed to overcome challenges, achieve personal growth, and improve overall life satisfaction.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Hannah White

Hannah White

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I strive to create a warm, welcoming environment that allows you to feel comfortable sharing and being vulnerable, while also feeling safe.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Sarah Sanburn

Sarah Sanburn

Therapist

Virtual • Webster Groves, MO


“I utilize play therapy to help children (2+) build emotional strength, resilience and an internal sense of calm.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Creative, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Aminah Williams

Aminah Williams

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Wentzville, MO


“My therapeutic approach is holistic, emphasizing the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. Recognizing that each aspect influences overall health, I Specialize in integrative techniques, drawing from various modalities such as mindfulness,...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kate Young

Kate Young

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My treatment approach integrates evidence based practices based in neurobiology, EMDR, and relational theories.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jaymi Davis

Jaymi Davis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • St. Louis, MO


“My own healing journey is a foundational part of my practice. I know what it feels like to appear strong on the outside while carrying silent wounds on the inside.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Katrina Dowell

Dr. Katrina Dowell

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My approach to therapy is one that I live by "meeting people where they are" and going into my toolbox of skills...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Karen Allen

Dr. Karen Allen

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas City, MO


“I have a deep interest in empowering women and girls, as I believe that their healing and wholeness contribute to the healing and wholeness of the world.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
LaMetria Johnson

LaMetria Johnson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • St. Louis, MO


“My approach is client centered. My client's needs are my number one priority; therefore, I approach each client with the service that will provide them with the best success.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kiara Ohle

Kiara Ohle

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I have spent the last few years of my career supporting individuals and families on their journey of "who am I?" and "who are WE?"”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
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.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Lisa Sanderson

Lisa Sanderson

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe there is something special that happens when we share our story and become vulnerable in each others presence.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Sharnita White

Sharnita White

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • St. Louis, MO


“I bring a compassionate, culturally responsive approach that honors each person's unique journey and identity.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Erica Spring

Erica Spring

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My approach is open-minded, humorous, and sometimes challenging, providing a supportive space for growth and healing.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Steven Carlson

Steven Carlson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • St. Louis, MO


“I see therapy not as a process of becoming someone else, but as a process of coming home to yourself.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jane Perkins

Jane Perkins

Therapist

Virtual • Hollister, MO


I provide counseling therapy to individuals with an Open Bible, offering therapeutic insight from a Christian perspective. I am a trained, licensed therapist who understands God's role in healing and integrates Biblical principles into therapeutic conversations to guide you toward better mental health. GOD is Good! My goal is to help you see this through Scripture, which provides guidance and navigation through the toughest times in life. Your emotional pain is more than a physical or mental struggle – it’s a spiritual response to suffering. I’ll walk beside you as we examine what is true, worthy, honest, and right.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Challenging, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Kaitley Teter

Kaitley Teter

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe therapy isn't about "fixing" you—it's about helping you recognize your strengths, process difficult experiences, and move toward the life you want.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
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.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Cowartiz Merkerson

Dr. Cowartiz Merkerson

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I specialize in working with children, adolescents, couples, and families facing anxiety, depression, behavioral concerns, trauma, communication struggles, and life stressors, using a collaborative and evidence-based approach.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
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.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

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