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Top therapists in Missouri accepting new patients

Find mental health support across Missouri with Headway's network of 1,099 licensed providers. Sessions are available in-person or virtually, with flexible scheduling and insurance coverage to help you access care without financial barriers.

Sarita Boyette

Sarita Boyette

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I approach the therapeutic relationship with sensitivity towards you and your experience, a focus on what you desire from our time together, and respect for multi/cross-cultural factors and influence.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristina Johnson

Kristina Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“As an therapist with a personal history of trauma, I bring both lived experience and professional expertise to my practice.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Natasha Clark

Natasha Clark

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


Hi, I’m Natasha, a practicing therapist with over 18 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges.

Over the years, I’ve supported clients through struggles with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, life transitions, ADHD, and family dynamics. My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical—I believe therapy should be a safe space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered to make real, lasting changes.

I draw from a variety of evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care, tailoring each session to your unique needs. Clients often share that they value my ability to listen deeply, provide fresh perspectives, and offer tools they can use in daily life.

If you’re looking for a therapist who combines compassion with nearly two decades of professional experience, I’d be honored to walk alongside you on your journey toward growth, clarity, and healing.

Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Lelia Flagg

Dr. Lelia Flagg

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My approach to working with individuals ranges from focusing on strengths to practical goal setting, to listening with warmth and empathy.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
David Robb

David Robb

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I help adults understand what's driving their thoughts and emotions while building tools that support reduced anxiety, clearer decisions, and more confident relationships.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Emma Grady-Pawl

Emma Grady-Pawl

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe everyone deserves the chance to live a full, joyful life—even when facing difficult challenges or systemic barriers.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ann Ross

Ann Ross

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe that healing starts with feeling truly seen and heard, so I create a space where you can safely explore your feelings...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Sharon Berry

Sharon Berry

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My expertise is domestic and sexual violence, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and dysfunctional family systems.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Arielle Speer

Arielle Speer

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Ari is a neurodivergent therapist with extensive experience working with and supporting other neurodivergent folk.”
Anxiety, OCD
Challenging, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jordan Phelps

Jordan Phelps

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas City, MO


Heyo! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, I attended the University of Central Missouri (aka CMSU) for my Bachelor Degree and Avila University for my Master Degree. I utilize EMDR and IFS techniques to explore things from anxiety to trauma.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Challenging, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Tracy Francis

Tracy Francis

Therapist

Virtual • Green City, MO


“I strive to create a space where they do not have to be strong, guarded, or "on" anymore—a space where they can simply be human.”
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss, Panic disorders
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Apiphanie Lujan

Apiphanie Lujan

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My approach is strength-based, meaning we will focus on your unique qualities and abilities while addressing the barriers that may be preventing you from living the life you want.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jacqueline Gonzalez Rivera

Jacqueline Gonzalez Rivera

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Using the creative/eclectic process to explore the conscious and unconscious, discovering feelings/experiences when words are not enough.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Kelly Eledge

Kelly Eledge

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe goals and outcomes vary from person to person, my hope though would be for the client to walk away feeling more aware, confident, and loving of who they are as a person.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Lynsay Gaines

Lynsay Gaines

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I enjoy working with clients (individuals/couples) to help them embrace their authentic selves, learn to communicate more effectively, live fully, and enhance their coping skills.”
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sasha Quarles

Sasha Quarles

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I take the approach of understanding the privilege I have of sitting with another human in a vulnerable, authentic state.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Veronica Arnold

Veronica Arnold

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Therapy should be a comfortable place to talk about uncomfortable things-and not feel judged or misunderstood.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lori Ranfeld

Lori Ranfeld

Therapist

Virtual • Lebanon, MO


“I want clients to feel comfortable and accepted for who they are but also challenged and stretched to grow in the areas that are holding them back.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
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.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Milton Brown

Milton Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I draw from an array of therapeutic approaches to guide our process, personalizing our experience based on your distinct needs.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Selin Kelly

Selin Kelly

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I bring clinical expertise and real-world humanity into the space, so you (or your child) can build trust, feel supported, and do meaningful work that lasts.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Paula Schaaf

Paula Schaaf

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Kansas City, MO


“My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and practical. I'm trauma‐informed and attachment‐based...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shelley McCaul-Parent

Shelley McCaul-Parent

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I provide a nonjudgmental, relaxed atmosphere allowing you to safely explore thoughts and feelings, to work through your baggage, and create the life you want.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Meredith Sandidge

Meredith Sandidge

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I provide trauma-informed care in a quiet, professional home office setting focused on safety, confidentiality, and comfort.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Joseph LoBue

Joseph LoBue

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I'm passionate about helping clients with men's issues, substance use, anxiety, depression, and ADHD.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders
Affirming, Direct, Energetic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dusha Cecil

Dusha Cecil

Therapist

Virtual • Columbia, MO


“I employ a client-centered approach rooted in systems theory, seamlessly integrating cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness techniques...”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD, Stress management
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Elexes Hetzel

Elexes Hetzel

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I collaborate with clients in a way that feels grounded, warm, and genuinely tailored to who they are.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Angela Clark

Angela Clark

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I bring a "dual perspective" to therapy—combining clinical training with the empathy of someone who has actually lived through the struggle.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
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.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Debbie Sharp

Debbie Sharp

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“With a motivation of change, most clients will see gradual lifting symptoms within the first month...”
Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Stress management, Trauma
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Cristi Leathers

Cristi Leathers

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Republic, MO


“My approach to therapy is to listen well and provide wise counsel using Biblical principles and evidenced based interventions.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 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.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Shawn Lee

Shawn Lee

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I strive to create a safe, supportive space where you can be open, feel understood, and begin making meaningful changes at your pace.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Constance Mann

Constance Mann

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I very much like a positive and holistic approach to therapy. I think it is important to find balance in your life...”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Stress management
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Michael Gehrke

Michael Gehrke

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Springfield, MO


“With a sense of humor, emotionally intelligent approach and honesty Michael can help you begin your therapy journey or continue on your path of healing.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Michelle Park

Michelle Park

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My work is collaborative, affirming, and grounded in the belief that people thrive when they feel seen, respected, and supported in their own autonomy.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kayla Porter

Kayla Porter

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I create a space where you can safely explore your inner world—your hopes, hurts, patterns, and potential—without fear of judgment.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katherine Kientzle

Katherine Kientzle

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Saint Louis, MO


“I'm a trauma-focused counselor offering an integrative affirming space where healing and growth are possible.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Leslie Ammerman

Leslie Ammerman

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I specialize in working with adults navigating anxiety, stress and burnout, and relationship challenges.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, PTSD
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Karen Allen

Dr. Karen Allen

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas City, MO


“I have a deep interest in empowering women and girls, as I believe that their healing and wholeness contribute to the healing and wholeness of the world.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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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 Missouri

Finding the right therapist in Missouri starts with getting clear on what you're looking for. Common reasons people seek therapy include anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma, and life transitions. Missouri is home to a wide range of licensed providers — including Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), psychologists, and psychiatrists — each with different training and areas of focus. Reading a provider's bio can help you understand their approach and decide if they're a good match.

Practical factors matter, too. Consider whether you prefer in-person sessions near you or virtual visits from home, and look for a provider whose availability fits your schedule. If you're in a larger metro area like Kansas City or St. Louis, you'll likely have more options for both in-person and virtual care. In more rural parts of the state, virtual sessions can connect you with providers you might not otherwise be able to see.

Therapy in Missouri can vary in cost, but using your in-network insurance benefits is one of the most reliable ways to lower what you pay per session. 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 provider who fits both your clinical needs and your budget.