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Top therapists in Missouri accepting new patients

Find mental health support across Missouri with Headway's network of 1,098 licensed providers. Sessions are available in-person or virtually, with flexible scheduling and insurance coverage to help you access care without financial barriers.

John Kane

John Kane

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I don't believe in just sitting and nodding. With 25 years of experience in clinical practice and wilderness programs, I provide a grounded, direct space for change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Family issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 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.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jenny Simpson

Jenny Simpson

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I lean into combining evidence-based practices with an emphasis to a holistic approach to support your health and wellbeing in a way that feels grounded and personalized to you.”
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Panic disorders
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kandis-Ayanna Wilson

Kandis-Ayanna Wilson

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I'm going to challenge you in therapy. It doesnt always feel good, because therapy can hurt sometimes.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 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.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 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.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Robert Cox

Robert Cox

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Excelsior Springs, MO


“My approach to therapy might be seen as eclectic because I consider every method simply a tool in the toolbox.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jocelyn Swan

Jocelyn Swan

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My approach is compassionate, direct, and focused on helping gain clarity, rebuild confidence, and create healthier relationships.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Nicole Decher

Nicole Decher

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“As both a licensed clinical social worker and a registered nurse, I understand how closely physical health and emotional well-being are connected...”
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Shakera Garrard

Shakera Garrard

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas City, MO


“My focus is on implementing a client-centered approach, where I believe the most important aspect is to provide a non-judgmental and safe space for all of my clients.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Nathan Asbell

Nathan Asbell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Saint Robert, MO


“When we meet, you can expect warmth, a positive presence, and someone who is easy to talk to and confide in.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Direct, Energetic, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Julie LaCubbert

Dr. Julie LaCubbert

Therapist

Virtual • Blue Springs, MO


I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the states of South Carolina and Missouri, as well as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Supervisor, AAMFT approved. I have loved working with individuals, couples, and families over the past 15 years of practice!

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Sheila Adams

Sheila Adams

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“At the heart of my work, I'm driven by a belief that healing happens when people feel safe, understood, and connected.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Panic disorders, PTSD
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Barbara Muehlbauer

Barbara Muehlbauer

Therapist

Virtual • Saint Charles, MO


“I believe you deserve a space that is welcoming and free of judgment. My goal as your therapist is to help you feel empowered.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Catherine Nkonge

Catherine Nkonge

Therapist

Virtual • St. Louis, MO


“I like to focus on identifying your strengths and helping you to maximize and incorporate them in the counseling process.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Stress management
Creative, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Michael Vaughn

Michael Vaughn

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Belton, MO


“I am passionate about helping individuals and families by providing a holistic counseling approach of instruction, guidance, and insight so they can achieve meaning and purpose in their lives through personal development and emotional growth.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Grace Young

Grace Young

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My aim is to offer you a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can freely explore and work toward the goals that hold significance for you.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Montrice Haynes

Montrice Haynes

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Working with myself you can expect a therapeutic environment that is compassionate, empathetic, and safe.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jessica Daniels

Jessica Daniels

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My approach is collaborative and compassionate, working together without judgement to create meaningful change...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Lynn Barbour

Lynn Barbour

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I provide a safe, welcoming space to explore your challenges, develop coping strategies, and build a path toward healing and personal growth.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Cindy Lamb

Cindy Lamb

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I help individuals uncover their strength, cultivate clarity, and align with their authentic selves.”
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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,

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dereck Dean

Dereck Dean

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas City, MO


Hello, I’m a dynamic and solution-focused therapist committed to guiding you toward positive change. I prioritize an energetic and corrective approach to help you tackle challenges effectively. My goal is to create a motivated and supportive space for growth. Together, we’ll focus on practical solutions to enhance your well-being.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Affirming, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lara Wisdom

Lara Wisdom

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe that we all reach places in our lives where we are learning, unlearning and possibly relearning the existential areas of: who am I, what do I want, and what are my barriers & blind spots?”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Sara Bales

Sara Bales

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Therapy is like kintsugi - the art of mending broken pottery and filing the cracks with gold. Broken Becomes Beautiful.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sandra Fairbanks

Sandra Fairbanks

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas City, MO


“I often incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and play therapy techniques into my practice to best support my clients.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Diabetes
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 15 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kelli Murphy-Small

Kelli Murphy-Small

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“A therapist using Client-Centered Therapy and Motivational Interviewing creates a warm, respectful space where clients feel safe, heard, and empowered.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Katherine Brennan

Katherine Brennan

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I accompany my clients through the muddy waters of emotions and life circumstances toward greater clarity and new possibilities.”
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Creative, Holistic
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Justin Kram

Justin Kram

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I strive to offer a safe and creative space to consider and recalibrate your relationship to the beliefs and influences that shape your experience in the world.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Amanda Crabtree

Amanda Crabtree

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe strongly in focusing on strengths and creative interests/skills as it can help us develop coping skills but also find joy and satisfaction in life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Tara Wallace

Dr. Tara Wallace

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“In our first session, my responsibility is to create an environment that is calm, respectful, and emotionally safe.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Thomas Todd

Thomas Todd

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Springfield, MO


“I never try to create band-aid solutions, rather focus on creating and equipping clients with the skills and tools they need to handle anything life throws at them.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Deacon Farrelly

Deacon Farrelly

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


Hello and congratulations for taking the first and sometimes hardest step of looking for a therapist. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the states of IN, KY LA, MO, NV, TX, WA and WV. I have the great privilege of working with adolescents and adults seeking assistance in improving their overall mental health and associated challenges. I’ve been in the behavioral health arena for over 40 years and have held numerous direct care and clinical leadership roles in a variety of settings. My joy comes from helping people navigate life's challenges.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Humorous, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kelly Dearborn

Kelly Dearborn

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe all people have a resilience we can access through talk therapy when faced with life's great emotional challenges.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lora Newman

Lora Newman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Rogersville, MO


“Her extensive background and experience in performance psychology and mental fitness provides a unique approach to her work.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
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.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Cecil Wattree

Cecil Wattree

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Kansas City, MO


“My style is warm, direct, and solution-focused. I draw on evidence-based therapies such as DBT, ACT, MI, EMDR, and Mind-Body Medicine...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
LaMetria Johnson

LaMetria Johnson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • St. Louis, MO


“My approach is client centered. My client's needs are my number one priority; therefore, I approach each client with the service that will provide them with the best success.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Megan Fisher

Megan Fisher

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I base how I work with clients off of what will work best for them. I am very authentic and specialize in trauma work, depression, and anxiety.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kris Griswold

Kris Griswold

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Kris uses a therapeutic approach that combines the best of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-centered Therapy, and neuroscience to create a holistic, science-backed method for emotional healing.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Substance use / addiction
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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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.