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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Independence, MO

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Ashley Watson

Ashley Watson

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


Hello there! I believe everyone faces challenges and obstacles at some point in their lives, experiences life transitions and/ or just struggle with day to day tasks. I am here to be of support, listen and help you navigate while providing tools you can use so the weight doesn’t feel unbearable and so you can be your best self. I have an integrative approach to therapy; combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy , Solution-Focused Therapy, Grief and Bereavement, and Motivational Interviewing. I tailor my therapeutic approach based on your needs.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMHC) in Florida , Licensed Professional Counselor( LPC) in Missouri and Georgia, National Certified Counselor(NCC), Master’s Addiction Counselor ( MAC), former Trauma-Informed Instructor and Qualified Supervisor (QS) for the states of Florida and Missouri.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Beth Chippendale-Katona

Beth Chippendale-Katona

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I bring authenticity, humor, and compassion into our work together while creating a space where you can openly explore challenges without fear of judgment.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Tiffany George

Tiffany George

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe healing begins when you have a space where you feel safe enough to be yourself without judgment, pressure, or expectations.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Susan Masi

Susan Masi

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Ballwin, MO


“I use a variety of methodologies to help you develop effective strategies and coping skills that can improve mood and address issues.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Brian Masat

Brian Masat

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • O'Fallon, MO


“I'm confident that my work with emotional trauma will serve to help you navigate life's uncertainties.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Ashley Watson

Ashley Watson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Ozark, MO


“Sessions will involve working together to help gain insight into thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, as well as learning healthy coping skills.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Allison Price

Allison Price

Therapist

Virtual • Springfield, MO


“I come to this work with a deep sense of purpose, shaped by my own experience serving in the military and witnessing the profound impact trauma can have on individuals and communities.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mercedes Crayton

Mercedes Crayton

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I am a warm, uplifting, dedicated therapist, with years of experience working in both in-patient and outpatient settings.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Levin Manabat

Levin Manabat

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and evidence-based, integrating trauma-informed care with therapies tailored to your unique goals and experiences.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Brittany Perrine

Brittany Perrine

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I am a direct and genuine therapist. This means we can joke around and afterwards I will ask you where that dark humor is coming from.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rachel Williamson

Rachel Williamson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • St. Louis, MO


I work with individuals aged 15 and older who are facing anxiety, depression, low-self-esteem, and many other difficulties. The individuals I see are experiencing these challenges as a result of the negative impacts of current or past relationships, or situations that cause repeated exposure to other people's trauma.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Panic disorders
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Shelley Stretch

Shelley Stretch

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Kirkwood, MO


“I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore emotions, thoughts, beliefs, and past experiences.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Inquisitive
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Dr. Sitwat Malik, MD

Dr. Sitwat Malik, MD

Psychiatrist

Virtual • St. Louis, MO


“I believes in a holistic approach to patient care, addressing emotional, physical, social, and psychological aspects of my patient's well-being.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Lisa Daly

Lisa Daly

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I use cognitive therapy to address internal thoughts that influence mood as well as using family systems theory...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Joanna Brodersen

Joanna Brodersen

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I have based my practice on working with adults who struggle with Anxiety, OCD, Trauma and Substance Use struggles.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mark Koch

Mark Koch

Therapist

Virtual • Saint Charles, MO


“My style is to listen carefully to your complaints or concerns, then to check with you to insure that we have agreement as to what you would like to change.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Pedro Palomino

Pedro Palomino

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My approach to helping others is rooted in the values of acceptance, transformation, and self-compassion.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Melissa Teasley

Melissa Teasley

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My passion is to help individuals explore and begin to understand their mental health by helping them "connect the dots" of their lives.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Megan Barken

Megan Barken

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • St. Louis, MO


“I use a combination of my education, life experience, training and expertise to help clients meet their therapy goals.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michael VanderWaal

Michael VanderWaal

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My approach is integrative, drawing on Internal Family Systems (IFS), cognitive-behavioral therapy, and mindfulness-based practices to support clients in making sense of difficult experiences and building real, lasting change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Colleen Chiapel

Colleen Chiapel

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chesterfield, MO


“My primary intent with each of my clients is to play an active role in their improvement by offering compassion, consistency, and stability.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Kimberly Beck

Kimberly Beck

Therapist

Virtual • Saint Charles, MO


“Expect to learn and practice skills in thought evaluation, effective communication, emotional regulation and mindfulness strategies that can be immediately applied to daily life and extended to confidence in addressing future challenges.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Roian Baalman

Roian Baalman

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“You can expect to learn things about yourself and those around you that will amaze and intrigue you...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Adelma Reyes

Adelma Reyes

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


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If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, mood changes, difficulty focusing, or the weight of past experiences, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out on your own.

I’m Adelma Reyes, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida with over 20 years of experience working with adults. I support people navigating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and trauma-related concerns.

I believe therapy is a space where you can feel truly heard, understood, and supported. Together, we’ll gently explore what’s been weighing on you, make sense of patterns that may be holding you back, and build practical tools to help you feel more grounded and in control. My hope is that you leave sessions feeling clearer, stronger, and more connected to yourself. I offer therapy in both English and Spanish.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Virginia Eldridge

Virginia Eldridge

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I provide a safe, affirming, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel comfortable being yourself and sharing your experiences.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Tsahiridis

Elizabeth Tsahiridis

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“We approach our work with openness, respect, and integrity. We will never hide behind silence or position...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jamie Sehrt

Jamie Sehrt

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I'm a trauma-informed therapist with over 15 years of experience. I bring both clinical expertise and the insight that comes from lived experience.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Tiffany Douglas

Tiffany Douglas

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I am a very blunt therapist and will always lay out the process and what that looks like for each individual client.”
Substance use / addiction, Identity issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Trauma
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dana Cordell

Dana Cordell

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“In my practice, I use Cognitive Behavior Therapy, challenge flawed thinking, work on growth mindset and goal setting...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashley Nelson

Ashley Nelson

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Ashley offers a client centered approach, delivering individualized therapeutic treatment to meet the needs of each client.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
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.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Challenging, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jeremi Howell

Jeremi Howell

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“You'll be met, understood, and supported in a way that feels real. You will laugh, you will cry, you will cuss... and, you will heal.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dan Cooper

Dan Cooper

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I would describe myself as conversational and collaborative. I don't regard myself as "well" and my clients "unwell."”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Marisa Gerken

Marisa Gerken

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Washington, MO


“I believe my greatest strength is attuning to clients which allows me to effectively help clients learn to help themselves.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Brianna Harmon-Moore

Brianna Harmon-Moore

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“When you leave a session, expect to feel heard, affirmed, and have a clear plan for your next steps.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Haleh Tabrah

Dr. Haleh Tabrah

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Missouri


Hello — I'm Dr. Tabrah, a board‐certified psychiatrist providing compassionate, comprehensive psychiatric care. My extensive experience across diverse clinical settings supports a wide spectrum of psychiatric needs. I prioritize understanding your unique journey and collaborate with you to improve well‐being and functioning.

I am a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, board‐certified in Psychiatry (Cert #51745). I hold active medical licenses in Florida (ME‐76909), Ohio (35‐07‐9156‐T), Kansas (04‐46121), and Missouri (2022014769).

My approach combines thoughtful medication management with brief psychotherapeutic interventions. I create a safe, affirming space to explore concerns and work collaboratively toward your mental wellness goals.

I treat:

  • Mood disorders: depression, bipolar disorder (depressive, mixed, hypomanic states)
  • Anxiety disorders: GAD, panic disorder, agoraphobia, PTSD, OCD
  • Women’s mental health: infertility, pre/postpartum care, perimenopausal concerns
  • Other: sleep disorders, anger/impulse control, LGBTQIA+ mental health, grief/bereavement, substance use, eating disorders, pain/somatoform disorders, cultural/ethnic issues

Expertise: psychopharmacology and treatment across outpatient, inpatient, telehealth, detox/rehab, consultation‐liaison psychiatry, ECT, ketamine, and TMS.

To learn more or request an appointment, contact my office.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
LaToya Conner

LaToya Conner

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Being in this field for over 20yrs, I have strived to help clients achieve healing, growth and transformation.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rebecca Scandell

Rebecca Scandell

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


I have 26 years of experience dealing with individuals, couples, families in therapy. We will work together to develop plans that are unique and right for you.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

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