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Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in Independence, MO

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Top prenatal and postpartum therapists and psychiatrists in Independence, MO

Postpartum mental health support in Independence connects you with 337 licensed providers experienced in postpartum-related concerns. Headway offers virtual and in-person sessions with flexible scheduling, often available within days, to help you navigate this significant life transition with compassionate care.

Natalie Staggers

Natalie Staggers

Therapist

Virtual • St. Louis, MO


“You can expect a warm, empowering, and nonjudgmental space where you feel supported while also encouraged to grow.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
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.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Jenna Miller

Jenna Miller

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


You've probably spent a lot of time pushing through — carrying the anxiety, the grief, the stress, or the weight of things you haven't quite said out loud yet. Maybe you've wondered if what you're feeling is "bad enough" to bring to therapy, or whether anyone would really understand your specific situation. It is. And they will. I'm Jenna Miller, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker supporting individuals across diverse backgrounds — offering a space where you can finally feel heard, not just managed.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Tina Van Meter

Tina Van Meter

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe it takes strength and courage to acknowledge when there is an issue and even more courage to take the steps needed to obtain help.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kaylle Towers

Kaylle Towers

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I enjoy incorporating techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, and Trust Based Relational Interventions to help address obstacles from from low self-esteem and anxiety to relationship issues...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kaisey Braun

Kaisey Braun

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I strive to create that same safe and supportive space for my clients, knowing firsthand how transformative it can be.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Lisa Harmon

Dr. Lisa Harmon

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“With over 19 years of experience, I believe deeply in each person's ability to grow, heal, and create meaningful change.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 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.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Copeland

Sarah Copeland

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I use evidence-based practices, with nature based perspectives, creating a grounded, holistic space for self-exploration and growth.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stacy Yeager

Stacy Yeager

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I understand the pressure to stay strong, the difficulty in asking for help, and the impact the job can have on personal and family life.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 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.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 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.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Julia Coffman

Julia Coffman

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I have several years of experience working with children, teens, and adults that struggle with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, life transition, grief, trauma, and other mental health issues.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Robin Shannon

Robin Shannon

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


My clients seek to understand and accept themselves and their life experiences. Together we will explore how your past is impacting your present, so you can ultimately move toward a better future.


I work with individuals, couples and families from an attachment and systems perspective, knowing we experience many wounds through relationships but through the right relationships we can also experience healing.


It is important in my work that I allow the client's cultural context inform my treatment.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristen Ratican

Kristen Ratican

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My role is to accompany you through insightful exploration in order to help increase self-awareness and self-compassion and bring about lasting change.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tara Brown-Parkhurst

Tara Brown-Parkhurst

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I approach therapy in a very collaborative way. I encourage self-reflection, growth, and personal development.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Laura Maine

Laura Maine

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


Are you feeling overwhelmed by life or weighed down by past experiences? Whatever you’ve been through, you don’t have to face it alone. As a licensed clinical social worker specializing in PTSD, attachment, and family systems, I’m here to help you uncover your strengths, heal from trauma, and create meaningful change.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 17 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Susan Horen

Susan Horen

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


I have been married for 41 years and am a mother and grandmother. I have have an MSW degree and have been in private practice as a therapist for 27 years. I prefer serving adults and have a passion for individual and couples counseling.

Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Amy Poindexter

Dr. Amy Poindexter

Psychologist

Virtual • Missouri


“I work with each client to determine what THEIR true goals actually are, then help them learn and practice action steps to move toward those goals.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Brit Sweet

Brit Sweet

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My goal is to create a safe, compassionate space where you can explore life's challenges, connect with your strengths, and work toward meaningful change.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Willow Wakeley-Smith

Willow Wakeley-Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe that everyone experiences life in their own unique way and that helping requires respect, sensitivity, and compassion.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Cortney Dollens

Cortney Dollens

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • St. Louis, MO


“My goal is to create a collaborative space where you can feel understood while also be challenged to build a deeper understanding of yourself.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Challenging, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Angela Howard

Angela Howard

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I try to create a warm, safe environment with my clients that is directive and solution focused but at a pace the client sets.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jacqueline Klingler

Jacqueline Klingler

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


Jacquie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has extensive experience working in the child welfare system providing individual, family, and group therapy; as well as individual and group work with adult and juvenile offenders. . Jacquie has additional experience working with families who are facing End of Life needs. She utilizes Cognitive and solution-focused therapy. Clinical interests Her practice encompasses several areas including anxiety, depression, self-image issues, eating disorders, behavioral concerns, and infant loss.

She enjoys building relationships with her patients and wants them to feel comfortable and safe when addressing their concerns.

When Jacquie is not meeting with patients, she enjoys reading, working in her yard, and spending time with her family.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 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.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Charles Patterson

Charles Patterson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • St. Louis, MO


“I want therapy to be a good use of your time and we'll work to get you some significant relief and change as soon as possible.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Ada Petty

Ada Petty

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • St. Louis, MO


Congratulations on beginning this journey, you're exactly where you need to be. I'm Ada Petty, LPC, dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges with compassion and understanding. I hold a Master's degree in Professional Counseling from Webster University and a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. With over 8 years of experience, I specialize in supporting clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, and adjustment related challenges.

Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Rhonda Piazza

Rhonda Piazza

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


Welcome! No matter what challenges you're facing—whether personal struggles, uncertainty in the world, or simply the weight of daily stressors—it can feel overwhelming at times. I would like to support you! I am easy to talk to and not judgmental.

I have a lot of experience with the following issues: depression, stress management, anxiety, relationship issues, addiction/substance abuse, trauma, emotional and physical abuse, and life transitions.

I have a Masters in Counseling and a Bachelors in Psychology.

Maternal mental health, Anger management, End of life care, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jessica Beaston

Jessica Beaston

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I help people break the cycle of daily stress by encouraging them to try new things, step outside of their comfort zones...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Darbi Keene

Darbi Keene

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


If you've spent much of your life feeling misunderstood, overwhelmed, different, or exhausted from trying to fit into expectations that don't feel right for you, therapy can offer a space to better understand yourself and build a life that works for who you truly are. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling stuck in cycles of anxiety, OCD, trauma responses, burnout, self-doubt, or emotional overwhelm. Others are navigating ADHD, identity exploration, chronic illness, LGBTQIA+ experiences, relationship challenges, or life transitions and are looking for a place where they can show up authentically without judgment.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I work with adolescents and adults from diverse backgrounds, with a special focus on neurodivergent individuals, LGBTQIA+ clients, and those navigating trauma, chronic health concerns, and identity-related challenges. My goal is to help you better understand your experiences, build on your strengths, develop effective coping tools, and create a life that feels more aligned with your values, needs, and sense of self.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Margaret Lovera

Margaret Lovera

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chesterfield, MO


“I have a deep commitment to helping those who have experienced traumatic birth and sudden infant loss, offering compassionate guidance through grief, healing, and adjustment.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Physical health issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sunmee Joo

Sunmee Joo

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I'm also passionate about supporting Asian and immigrant communities in navigating cultural identity and resilience.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jessica Heitman

Jessica Heitman

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe that therapy should be a collaborative and empowering process, and I work with each of my clients to create a personalized treatment plan that meets their unique needs and goals.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Callie Streich

Callie Streich

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My style is calm, collaborative, and solution-oriented. I focus on helping clients understand the connection between thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and nervous system responses so we can identify what's keeping you stuck.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Holistic
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Amy Hanson

Amy Hanson

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“For the past 15 years I have worked in a variety of settings offering mental and behavioral health therapy to children, families and individuals, specializing in trauma and attachment focused therapy.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Blair Mayher

Blair Mayher

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Therapy with me is warm, down‐to‐earth, and collaborative—I want you to feel truly heard and supported from day one.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Franklin

Elizabeth Franklin

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My work is grounded in the belief that every person has strengths worth building on, even when life feels heavy, painful, or stuck.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Zonzurea Thomas

Zonzurea Thomas

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I support survivors of narcissistic abuse and domestic violence in a safe, collaborative space to process trauma and rebuild self-trust.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

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