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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Columbia, MO

Finding the right addiction support in Columbia doesn't have to be overwhelming. Headway offers free consultations with 403 licensed providers trained in acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and motivational enhancement therapy—all accessible online or in-person with most insurance plans accepted.

Cynthia Hovis

Cynthia Hovis

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“A session with me will somehow still feel like a surprisingly normal conversation that somehow helps the load feel lighter.”

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions,

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Dr. Bradley Smith

Dr. Bradley Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


My name is Bradley Smith, and I’m a therapist who believes that meaningful change begins with feeling understood. I work with individuals who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, and the everyday pressures that can make life feel overwhelming. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, respected, and heard without judgment.

I know that reaching out for therapy can feel intimidating, especially if you’re not sure where to start. I approach each client with curiosity, empathy, and respect for their unique experiences. Everyone’s story is different, and I believe therapy should reflect that. Together, we’ll work at a pace that feels comfortable while focusing on what matters most to you.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Accepts Cigna, Aetna

Joyce Meeks

Joyce Meeks

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I help high-achieving adults navigate relationship challenges, anxiety, and life transitions so they can reconnect with who they are, communicate more effectively, and move forward in life with more confidence.”

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues,

Challenging, Empowering, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Susan Rhoads

Susan Rhoads

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe that one of the most important aspects of therapy is the relationship between client and therapist.”

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression,

Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Abby Pease

Abby Pease

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


Hello, I’m Abby Pease, LCSW, QS! As a therapist, I strive to create a safe and welcoming space where clients feel truly seen and supported. I bring warmth, energy, and a touch of humor into my work, helping clients navigate challenges while also reminding them that healing doesn’t always have to be heavy. My goal is to walk alongside you with compassion and clarity as you move toward growth and resilience.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Empowering, Energetic, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Marcela Flynn

Marcela Flynn

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas City, MO


Hello! My name is Marcela Flynn, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Kansas and Missouri with experience supporting children, families, and adults across a variety of clinical and educational settings. I graduated from the University of Missouri–Columbia. My professional background includes working with individuals experiencing chronic and persistent mental health challenges, providing crisis intervention services, and supporting clients in psychiatric hospital settings, I have also worked closely with children and families navigating emotional, behavioral, social, and life challenges, helping them build coping skills, strengthen relationships, and access meaningful support systems.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues,

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health

Dr. Amy Poindexter

Dr. Amy Poindexter

Psychologist

Virtual • Missouri


“I work with each client to determine what THEIR true goals actually are, then help them learn and practice action steps to move toward those goals.”

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City,

Dr. Erin Shannon

Dr. Erin Shannon

Psychologist

Virtual • Missouri


“My goal is to make sure you have tools and techniques that actually work for you and that you can use them on DAY ONE to see a positive impact and feel better!”

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Empowering, Holistic, Humorous

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey,

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,

Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Lindsay Wallace

Lindsay Wallace

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe that when we approach life's challenges with curiosity rather than criticism we are better able to reach a sense of peace and acceptance.”

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Mohinder Partap

Mohinder Partap

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Missouri


“I am especially drawn to cases others find difficult, and I bring patience and openness to every session.”

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Direct, Holistic, Open-minded

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health

Amy Jobst

Amy Jobst

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed, blending CBT, mindfulness, and insight-oriented work.”

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression,

Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

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,

Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Aetna,

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.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Humorous, Participatory, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey,

Thomas Silva

Thomas Silva

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


With the right help, I firmly believe anyone who is willing to put in some hard work can increase their self-knowledge, grow in the understanding of other perspectives, heal wounds, and cultivate meaningful relationships. I hope to truly get to know you and hear your story so that I can help you find fulfillment and growth in a very challenging world.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Direct, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension,

Sekani Rogers

Sekani Rogers

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe effective medication management is a collaboration — you're the expert on your own experience, and together we'll figure out what will work best for you.”

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey,

Marisa Gerken

Marisa Gerken

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

214 Elm Street, Washington, MO

“I believe my greatest strength is attuning to clients which allows me to effectively help clients learn to help themselves.”

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Direct, Empowering, Humorous

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension,

Ellie De Lucca

Ellie De Lucca

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

3892 Wyoming Street, St. Louis, MO

“My goal is to help you stop being a character in your own life and start becoming the author of your own story.”

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Affirming, Challenging, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Curative, Providence Health Plan


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anthony Norris

Anthony Norris

Therapist

Virtual • Springfield, MO


“As a medically retired Army veteran who served in two combat zones, combat-related traumatic brain injury is something I know firsthand — not just from textbooks, but from my own recovery.”

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Challenging, Direct, Solution-oriented

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension,

Rachel Leah Morrison

Rachel Leah Morrison

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

3370 Lusk Drive, Neosho, MO

“Our focus is on developing emotional wellness and increasing compassion and love for ourselves and others.”

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Affirming, Empowering, Holistic

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey,

Stephanie O'Halloran-Wilkerson

Stephanie O'Halloran-Wilkerson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Missouri


“Enthusiastic, open-minded, caring, and compassionate approach to providing tailored treatment to each individual patient.”

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions,

Humorous, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey,

Brian Bowles

Brian Bowles

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I'd be a good fit for you if you're someone who thinks deeply about life and relationships, yet still feels stuck in anxiety, perfectionism, overthinking, or self-criticism.”

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues,

Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey,

Rebecca Nobles-Jackson

Rebecca Nobles-Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe therapy should feel like a place where you can show up as your whole self—without judgment or pressure to have everything figured out.”

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage,

Darrion Tobias

Darrion Tobias

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I show up as a human first and a therapist second someone who cares about your story, your values, and the things you're carrying that other people might not see.”

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey,

Rachel Williamson

Rachel Williamson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

9666 Olive Boulevard, St. Louis, MO

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.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, OCD,

Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension

Ramona Johnson

Ramona Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My style is warm and genuine, but I also like to challenge my clients to help them reach their potential.”

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Affirming, Empowering, Holistic

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey,

Bonnie Lewis

Bonnie Lewis

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Therapy can be a space where you feel supported, understood, and able to move toward healing at a pace that feels right for you.”

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Theresa DeBord

Theresa DeBord

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Missouri


“Helping clients find individual solutions to everyday issues. Medication and counseling combined to assist in therapy.”

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Erin Boyle

Erin Boyle

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I work with trauma, ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, and life's many transitions in a supportive and nonjudgmental way.”

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City,

Shimon Gendelman

Shimon Gendelman

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I focus on creating a sense of safety so patients can settle into the moment and access what's really happening inside.”

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Empowering, Humorous, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey,

Dwaine Tipton

Dwaine Tipton

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I have over 25 years experience working with adults and adolescents suffering from a variety of mental health concerns in a variety of settings...”

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey,

Tasiana Malya

Tasiana Malya

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Missouri


“I have worked in health care industry for about 25years, of those, 16years as a bedside nurse in several different areas including critical care, stepdown, mental health, and administration.”

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Holistic, Humorous, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension,

Kaci Goldinher

Kaci Goldinher

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I specialize in trauma recovery using mindfulness, affect regulation, coping methods, relaxation techniques, and cognitive processing.”

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christopher Keil

Christopher Keil

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I am a certified EMDR therapist with advanced training in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), equipping me with effective tools to help clients navigate their trauma and anxiety.”

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Creative, Energetic, Humorous

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Taleka Vanskike

Taleka Vanskike

Therapist

Virtual • Shelbyville, MO


“My approach to therapy is collaborative, supportive, and grounded in evidence-based practices like CBT while still feeling natural and human.”

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Energetic, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension,

Amber Price

Amber Price

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

10000 Watson Road, St. Louis, MO

“As a neurodivergent woman, I know what it can feel like to see the world differently and struggle to fit in.”

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Creative, Holistic, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension,

Felicia Thomas

Felicia Thomas

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • St. Louis, MO


Very empathic, resilient, welcoming and non judgmental.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Ephraim Tokar

Ephraim Tokar

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


Hi there, my name’s Ephraim and I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 20+ years of experience. My specialties consist of relationships, men’s issues, career counseling, and psychosomatic illnesses.

Whether it's individuals or couples, I'm happy to get to work with whomever comes my way. I do my best to facilitate a warm, trusting environment. I received my Bachelors degree in Child Psychology, working initially with the adolescent population before transitioning over to adults. I then received my Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. Looking forward to meeting with you soon!

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage,

Jeff Fish

Jeff Fish

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe that therapy is a collaborative journey, and I work closely with my clients to understand their unique experiences.”

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey,

Rixie Morris

Rixie Morris

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I have a passion for working with adults who may look like they have it all together on the outside, but inside feel overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or stuck in patterns they don't understand.”

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Aetna,

About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use in Columbia, MO

Number of therapists serving Columbia, MO
There are over 409 therapists in Columbia, MO accepting new patients.
409+
Average years in practice
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12 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Substance use / addiction
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 96%Depression
  • 89%Stress management
  • 88%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 95%Cigna
  • 88%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 71%Ascension
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 3%Spanish
  • 1%French
  • 1%Portuguese
How they see their clients
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  • 84%Online only
  • 16%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 71%Woman
  • 28%Man
License types
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  • 57%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 30%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 6%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 4%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 1%Licensed Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 39%Family therapy
  • 35%Couples therapy
  • 17%Child or adolescent therapy

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