Find a therapist in St. Louis, MO — covered by insurance
Top therapists in St. Louis, MO accepting new patients
St. Louis residents in Central West End, Benton Park, and beyond can access therapy with 1,164 providers on Headway. Sessions are available in-person or virtually, with flexible scheduling and insurance coverage options to fit your needs.
I believe in the power of creativity to promote healing. I graduated from SIUE in May 2016 with a Master's in Art Therapy Counseling. I am a licensed counselor in the state of Illinois and Missouri as well as a Registered Art Therapist and Registered Play Therapist. I am also a Nationally Certified Counselor. I love using creative techniques to help people grow and solve problems.
Hi, I'm Shawntelle Fisher, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) passionate about helping children, teens, adults, and families navigate life's challenges with compassion and practical tools. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, foster care and adoption, family conflict, grief, and life transitions. I offer evidence-based care tailored to your unique needs so you feel understood, supported, and hopeful about your next steps.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a decade of experience in psychiatric social work as well as hospital based social work. I have experience with intimate partner violence support, refugee and immigrant work, and end-of-life care. I am passionate about helping people through periods of life transitions such as becoming a new parent, caregiving for an aging parent, and processing grief and bereavement. I am an open-minded ally with passion for social justice and healing.
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.
With a career spanning nearly two decades in child welfare and clinical social work, Laura provides a specialized safe place for youth (ages 3–26) navigating life’s most difficult experiences. Her practice focuses on building inner coping and resilience by enhancing bodily awareness and active curiosity, ensuring that healing isn’t just a cognitive process, but a physical one.
Specialized Clinical Focus:
Childhood Trauma: Expert in childhood sexual abuse, abuse and neglect, grief, bullying, complex medical diagnosis/complications, and all the BAD, SAD, and SCARY things in-between.
Specialized Sexual Behavior Work: Extensive experience facilitating therapy for children and adolescents with inappropriate and illegal sexual behaviors.
Systemic Support: Navigating foster care, adoption, divorce, family and/or sibling dynamics, behavioral struggles, and school avoidance.
H, I'm Dr. Michelle Echols and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master's and Doctorate in Social Work from the University of Kentucky and more than a decade of experience helping people untangle some of life's most complicated moments — relationship struggles, family tension, substance use, and the rollercoaster that comes with being a teenager.
My sweet spots are teens, couples, and families. I genuinely love this work, and I especially love watching people who felt stuck start to move again.
My work is grounded in the belief that healing happens when we feel seen, heard, and understood. I strive to meet each client with compassion and curiosity, honoring their unique story while helping them develop the tools they need to move forward. Whether I am working with children, teens, or adults, my goal is to help each person feel more confident in who they are and more hopeful about where they’re going.
About our therapists located within 20 miles of St. Louis, MO
- 96%Anxiety
- 92%Depression
- 85%Stress management
- 79%Family issues
- 78%Relationship issues
- 98%Aetna
- 82%Cigna
- 68%Ascension
- 64%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 99%English
- 2%Spanish
- 1%Bosnian
- 1%Farsi
- 1%Hebrew
- 97%In-person or online
- 3%In-person only
- 88%Woman
- 11%Man
- 1%Non-binary
- 70%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 22%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 3%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 2%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 1%Licensed Psychologist
- 100%Individual therapy
- 37%Family therapy
- 26%Couples therapy
- 19%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions
Find the right therapist for you
Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in St. Louis
Finding the right therapist in St. Louis starts with identifying what you want to address — whether that's anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, or something else. From there, look for a licensed provider (such as an LPC, LCSW, psychologist, or psychiatrist) who has experience with your specific concerns. Reading a provider's bio can give you a sense of their style and approach before you commit to a session.
With 1164 therapists practicing across the St. Louis metro area, narrowing your options can feel like a lot. Consider what matters most to you — a provider who specializes in a particular condition, someone who offers virtual sessions, or a therapist located near your neighborhood. Many providers on Headway offer a free phone consultation so you can see if it's a good fit before booking.
Therapy in St. Louis can be expensive without insurance, but affordable options exist when you use in-network coverage. On Headway, you can enter your insurance details to see estimated session costs upfront, and many patients pay as low as $0 per visit. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, making it easier to find a therapist who is both the right clinical fit and covered by your plan.
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