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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Missouri

Struggling with substance use or behavioral addiction in Missouri? Headway's network of 360 providers specializes in recovery support, detoxification guidance, and relapse prevention using proven modalities. Get matched with the right provider and start your journey toward sobriety today.

Zachary Handy

Zachary Handy

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


I received my undergraduate degree in Psychology and graduate degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Missouri- St. Louis. I'm a licensed clinical therapist in Missouri and have spent the past 4 years working on an acute behavioral health unit seeing a wide range of patients with diverse backgrounds and symptomatic presentations. I have received certifications in trauma studies and believe in the psyche’s natural ability to heal and adapt.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Sherard Starks

Sherard Starks

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I am a licensed therapist who focuses on utilizing the principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help my clients overcome their challenges and stressors.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Danillie Francis

Danillie Francis

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My style is warm, laid-back, and inviting. I want therapy to feel like a place where you can exhale, speak openly, and be yourself without worrying about saying the "right" thing.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Liliana Mariaca

Liliana Mariaca

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients can feel heard, understood, and empowered.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Natalie Staggers

Natalie Staggers

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My approach is relational, trauma-informed, and centered on building a strong therapeutic connection.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gillian DeLano

Gillian DeLano

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


I believe in meeting my clients where they're at. They are the expert in their own story. I'm just here to listen, help process, maybe challenge, and encourage them in their journey. I went to Newman University for my Master's Degree and went on to get my Clinical License. I have worked with varying populations including teens, adults, geriatrics, the prison population, couples counseling, and Christian Counseling. I enjoy working with people who have been through trauma or grief or have experienced anxiety or depression.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kathryn Ronek

Kathryn Ronek

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


Thank you for reaching out to me today! I am here to listen and to help. I am licensed to practice professional counseling in Florida and Missouri with a specialty in addictions and co-occurring disorders. I have been assisting clients since 2011, but in recent years my primary focus is with adults ages 18 and older.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Robert Soucy

Robert Soucy

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master's degree in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University and 18 years of experience in behavioral health and addiction services. Throughout my career, I have worked with individuals facing substance use challenges, mental health concerns, life transitions, and personal struggles that can leave people feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from who they want to be.

I specialize in working with adults experiencing addiction, anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, men's issues, LGBTQ+ concerns, relationship challenges, trauma, and major life transitions. I am passionate about helping clients discover their strengths, develop healthier coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change.

I believe that healing happens when people feel accepted, understood, and supported. My goal is to provide a safe, inclusive, and affirming environment where clients can explore their experiences without judgment. No matter how difficult things may feel today, I believe there is hope for growth, healing, and recovery.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Dr. John Cooley

Dr. John Cooley

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My approach is grounded, supportive, and focused on real healing. I work collaboratively with clients to create change that feels practical, meaningful, and sustainable.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Lynn Zima

Lynn Zima

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


I work to provide you a safe, non-judgmental environment in which to work. Each of us are unique and complex. I see my job as helping you to develop tools and skills to deal with your complex life. I am able to help you in the areas of anxiety, depression, motivation, substance use concerns, self-esteem and confidence, grief/loss, and adapting to life changes, to name a few. My goal is to be approachable, accepting, and act as a guide through the process. Much of our power to be happy or unhappy depends on our ability to put our experiences in perspective and find our own path to heal.

We will focus on the strengths you have and how I can help you grow through changing self-defeating thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. We will work together to identify your goals, what the barriers are to moving forward, and developing needed skills to navigate through or around barriers. We are all human and at times need the help from an objective party to get through our struggles and to grow stronger!

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Candace Graves

Dr. Candace Graves

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I bring a trauma-informed and culturally responsive lens to my work and believe therapy is most effective when clients feel safe, respected, and genuinely understood.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Creative, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Pam Thorp

Pam Thorp

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas City, MO


I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, substance use challenges, emotional overwhelm, and difficult life transitions. Many of the clients I support feel exhausted from carrying stress, self-doubt, unhealthy coping patterns, or the emotional weight of trying to manage everything on their own.

My goal is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you feel safe, heard, and respected. Together, we’ll work toward understanding what’s keeping you stuck, strengthening healthier coping skills, and creating meaningful, lasting change that supports your emotional wellbeing and everyday life.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Molly Pfefferkorn

Molly Pfefferkorn

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe that you are your own best counselor and will work with you to help you identify some negative core beliefs and thought patterns that may be contributing to your feeling of discontentment...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Stress management
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Julie Goddard

Julie Goddard

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I want my clients to feel confident and empowered. I believe that emotional regulation is the key to keeping us emotionally grounded and also that to manage your emotions you must allow yourself to feel them first.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Nikki Fryer

Nikki Fryer

Therapist

Virtual • Liberty, MO


Hi. I'm glad you found me!

I have been in the social work field for 30 years working with children and families. I have a BS in Psychology and a Masters in Social Work. I've been a social worker since 1995 and a licensed therapist since 2011. I believe it's important to have a safe and comfortable place to process how you are feeling.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tonia Short

Tonia Short

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe you are in charge of your own life. I am an empathetic listener and often help you find holistic solutions to your struggles.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Greg Tissi

Greg Tissi

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas City, MO


“I am a therapist who offers support to liberate oneself from the somatic pain we experience locked in our bodies from the past...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yue Tan

Yue Tan

Therapist

Virtual • Saint Louis, MO


“I want my clients to feel wanted, loved and accepted, I teach them skills so they can soothe their nervous system, reach a better state of mind.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Teerah Vaughn

Teerah Vaughn

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


My name is Teerah, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in trauma work with adolescents, teens, and young adults. I have worked with clients of all ages and believe therapy should feel like a safe space where you can finally stop filtering yourself. I’m very down to earth, easy to talk to, and genuinely believe nothing is “too much” to bring into session. Whether you are dealing with trauma, anxiety, relationship stress, or just feeling emotionally stuck, my goal is to help you feel supported, understood, and a little less alone in it all.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Alison Cornell

Alison Cornell

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My goal is to empower you to understand how these elements are interconnected and how you can use them to transform your life for the better.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Celena Shivers

Dr. Celena Shivers

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Missouri


“My commitment is to service you with hope, courage, and purpose to improve your well-being while living with your diagnosis.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Amy Haas

Amy Haas

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


Hello, and welcome! I'm Amy Haas, a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 20 years of experience helping children, adolescents, adults, families, and veterans navigate anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, and behavioral concerns.

Throughout my career, I've worked with people from many different walks of life, from youth involved in the juvenile justice system to formally incarcerated adults rebuilding their lives, as well as children and families in schools, intensive in-home programs, and community mental health. Those experiences reinforced something I believe deeply: people are far more than the hardest thing they've been through or the labels they've been given.

I believe meaningful therapy starts with authenticity, trust, and genuine connection. My goal as a therapist is to help you feel understood, build on your strengths, and create lasting positive change.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Lisa Coleman

Lisa Coleman

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My approach to therapy is very eclectic and I like to start where the client is and the goals that they want to achieve to live their best life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Vanessa Wilson-Cox

Vanessa Wilson-Cox

Therapist

Virtual • Bridgeton, MO


My name is Vanessa Cox. I'm the Founder and CEO of Extensive Prevention Intervention Counseling Services (EPICS) LLC, a professional counseling practice, and the Founder and Board Secretary of EPICS J. R. Foundation. The driving force behind my lifework has been a personal mission to live with integrity and make a difference in the lives of others. With over 30 years of clinical and administrative experience,

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Christine "Tina" Hoester

Christine "Tina" Hoester

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe that true healing happens when we look at the whole picture—your mind, your body, and your spirit.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Steven Kidd

Dr. Steven Kidd

Psychologist

Virtual • Missouri


“Most of my career was with the VA where I saw Veterans with combat and complex PTSD and substance abuse issues.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Marquetta Johnson

Marquetta Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of Kentucky and a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Missouri. I have over a decade of professional work experience in this field. I am a National Certified Counselor as well as a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, coping with addictions, motivation, self esteem, confidence, past trauma, and depression.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Julie Diaz

Julie Diaz

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I help clients develop practical coping skills they can use in daily life while also making space for the deeper work of understanding patterns, pain, and what they want next.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Rachel Dowell

Rachel Dowell

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I've spent over 20 years in community mental health, sitting with people through crisis, loss, and big life changes.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Sarah Dietzman

Sarah Dietzman

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My approach to therapy is to help individuals increase their self-awareness and empower them to be their best selves.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jelya Fatawu

Jelya Fatawu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Missouri


“My approach includes comprehensive assessments, thoughtful diagnosis, and personalized medication management.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Shannon Hamilton

Shannon Hamilton

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I take an empathetic and supportive role in the sessions with clients. I provide feedback and assist clients in gaining self-efficacy.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Todd Helm

Todd Helm

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe therapy should be useful in your everyday life, not just something we talk about in session, so I focus on helping you understand what's going on and how to apply it in a real, practical way.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kenya Hicks

Kenya Hicks

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Raytown, MO


“I take a collaborative, down-to-earth approach to therapy, meeting you where you are without judgment.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Taylor McIllwain

Taylor McIllwain

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


Could you benefit from having a realistic, relaxed therapist who can help you achieve your goals to live your life to the fullest? Nice to meet you! I am an LCSW in the state of Missouri and I look forward to seeing what we can achieve together.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jean Sokora

Jean Sokora

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I practice a person-centered, solution-focused approach to wellness. Therapy is a collaborative effort, and we will work together on your journey.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Gary Meier

Gary Meier

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe and compassionate space where you can receive the counseling, support, and encouragement needed to navigate life's challenges.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Angela Mesenburg

Angela Mesenburg

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe that you are the expert on your story and that you know best what you need in our sessions.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Ashley Sullivan

Ashley Sullivan

Therapist

Virtual • Independence, MO


As a fully licensed therapist for 4+ years Ashley has had experience working with a wide range of clients. Recently she has begun to focus on women's health, ADHD and those with addiction issues.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lynette Dixon

Lynette Dixon

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe therapy should be collaborative, individualized, and guided by your unique goals and strengths.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Stress management
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

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