Find a psychiatrist in Columbia, MO — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Columbia, MO accepting new patients
Find mental health support in Columbia, Missouri across neighborhoods like Downtown, Hickman High, and East Campus. Connect with 53 licensed providers offering virtual and in-person sessions. Headway accepts 70+ insurance plans nationally, with many patients paying as low as $0 per session through insurance.
Board certified in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry, I bring years of experience helping people manage ADHD, anxiety, and depression across all ages. My background spans a wide range of clinical settings and diverse populations, giving me the flexibility to meet you where you are. I practice telehealth-only medication management, so you can access care from the comfort of home, whatever your schedule looks like.
I'm a certified nurse practitioner of 11 years. I've been caring for patients with psychiatric conditions for the past 6 years. My goal is to create a space where you can be open, honest, and as expressive as you need to be.
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck - whether from the pressures of work, family, trauma, or life transitions. They may be experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD symptoms, or the lingering effects of trauma. Many are high functioning professionals, first responders, healthcare workers, or veterans who've spent years putting others first and are now realizing their own mental health needs attention. They're seeking a provider who listens, validates, and offers practical, stigma-free care to ease symptoms, improve focus and sleep, and regain balance with a collaborative, holistic plan.
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About our psychiatrists serving Columbia, MO
- 98%Depression
- 96%Anxiety
- 92%Bipolar disorder
- 85%PTSD
- 77%Sleep disorder
- 98%Aetna
- 96%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 94%Cigna
- 67%Ascension
- 62%Curative
- 100%English
- 2%French
- 2%Hindi
- 2%Igbo
- 2%Korean
- 90%Online only
- 10%In-person or online
- 79%Woman
- 21%Man
- 81%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 15%Medical Doctor
- 4%Clinical Nurse Specialist
- 98%Individual therapy
- 12%Family therapy
- 4%Child or adolescent therapy
- 4%Couples therapy
Frequently asked questions
Find the right psychiatrist 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 Columbia
Finding psychiatrists in Columbia starts with knowing whether psychiatric care matches what you need. Psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, and manage medication as part of care. Therapists focus on talk therapy and do not prescribe medication. If you are looking for support with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, or medication management, review each psychiatrist’s listed specialties, background, and approach to see how their training fits your needs.
Columbia is a smaller market, so local in-person psychiatry options may be more limited than in larger Missouri cities. Virtual appointments can expand your choices while still letting you stay close to your schedule. Psychiatric medication management visits are often shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions, and some psychiatrists also offer therapy. Some people work with both a therapist and a prescriber. As you compare options, look at appointment availability, whether a free phone consultation is offered, and what each bio says about communication style and session structure.
Psychiatric care in Columbia can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before care begins. Headway makes it easier to find psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners who match your needs, may accept your plan, and are accepting new patients. You can add your insurance, review estimated costs, compare bios, and book directly when you’re ready.
If you're already taking psychiatric medication and considering switching providers, talk to your current prescriber before changing or stopping any medication — most psychiatric medications shouldn't be stopped abruptly. Anyone experiencing thoughts of self-harm or in acute crisis should call 988 or go to the nearest emergency department rather than wait for an outpatient appointment.
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