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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Independence, MO
Find trauma and PTSD support in Independence with Headway's network of 1,035 licensed providers. Our therapists offer evidence-based treatments like Exposure Therapy, EMDR, and Cognitive Processing Therapy to help you process trauma, manage intrusive thoughts, and work toward healing. Sessions are available virtually or in-person, with many providers offering free consultations and availability within two weeks.
“I am passionate about supporting and encouraging my brothers and sisters as they seek to navigate the difficulties of life and develop resilience that can lead to personal healing and spiritual growth.”
PTSD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
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“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.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I bring warmth, humor, and authenticity into every session, creating a space because I believe in adapting to the unique personality of each person I see.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I take an eclectic approach to therapy—tailoring my methods to fit your unique needs rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all model.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I tend to work well with people who want therapy to feel human and collaborative rather than overly formal or clinical.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I have been a Social Worker for 10 years. I have experience in crisis management, anxiety, depression, and grief support.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“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.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I am an empathic, caring and compassionate individual. I always try my best to understand the needs of the individual(s) i serve with a listening ear and nonjudgmental attitude.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I often use humor in my sessions when appropriate. The greatest compliment I receive when client's overcome their challenges and meet their goals is that they never felt judged by me.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“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.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I helps clients feel supported and understood as we work through anything from immediate life challenges to long term goals.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“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.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“My philosophy is to tackle difficult situations head on and find the most effective solutions for your needs.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe therapy is not only about addressing struggles but also about helping you gain insight, grow in resilience, and feel more confident in navigating your daily life.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“When we meet, you can expect warmth, a positive presence, and someone who is easy to talk to and confide in.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Energetic, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is simple: no stuffy therapy sessions or rigid protocols - just genuine, relaxed conversations that help you confront the issues that are holding you back.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My approach is grounded, compassionate and collaborative-focusing on helping you feel heard, supported and empowered.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I will hold a space for you where we can build a rapport based on trust and understanding, using various treatment modalities to achieve your goals for a better life.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I primarily practice traditional talk therapy and have received comprehensive training in CBT, DBT, EMDR, and solution-focused brief therapy.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“My priority is to create a safe, compassionate environment where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe everyone deserves the chance to live a full, joyful life—even when facing difficult challenges or systemic barriers.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“Our focus is on developing emotional wellness and increasing compassion and love for ourselves and others.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I strive to be different than other therapists and will go above and beyond to customize therapy just for you...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My goal is to identify the problems or stressor, identify how your trying to solve it, and help you gain insight by introducing new concepts or use your strengths in way that can help.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in helping you gain clarity, build confidence, and create meaningful, lasting change.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I create a calm, welcoming space where clients feel respected, supported and empowered to move toward meaningful change.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I believe we are all on a continuous journey to become our best selves, and we deserve to enjoy that ride.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I make frequent use of a questioning style referred to as guided discovery to identify your viewpoint and beliefs.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“Therapy will alleviate these stressors through a process of personal insight, change, and opening your eyes to a new way of seeing your life and how you react to it!”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Registered Play Therapist, and EMDRIA Certified EMDR therapist.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I focus on helping entrepreneurs, working professionals and athletes build their confidence so that they can increase their performance...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“Therapy should be used as a tool to provide the knowledge, help, and support needed to understand problems and develop skills to cope with them.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My approach is person-centered and trauma-informed, integrating evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
My commitment to you is simple: I will listen carefully, communicate openly, and act with integrity in every interaction. I’ll take the time to understand your unique goals, challenges, and values, and I’ll tailor my approach to meet your needs rather than offering one-size-fits-all solutions. You can expect transparency from me at every step. I’ll explain not only what I recommend, but why I recommend it, so you always feel informed and empowered to make decisions.
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I primarily use a cognitive-behavioral, truth-centered approach to therapy that helps identify and reshape unhelpful thought patterns influencing emotions and actions.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I focus on developing a collaborative relationship with my client where they can feel empowered to actively participate in their therapeutic progress...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My style is warm, direct, and grounded in empathy, designed to make you feel seen and heard from the very first session.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I focus on a client's relationship with self and others as a springboard for the direction of healing.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I believe that good mental health is the foundation for a fulfilling life, and I'm passionate about helping others experience healing, peace, and wholeness.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My approach is relational, trauma-informed, and centered on building a strong therapeutic connection.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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