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Grief counselors and therapists in Columbia, MO

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Columbia, MO

Grieving a parent, partner, sibling, or friend in Columbia? Headway offers flexible virtual and in-person sessions with experienced providers who specialize in grief therapy, complicated grief treatment, and meaning-making. Many sessions are covered by insurance with copays as low as $0.

Christy Stephens

Christy Stephens

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away

1303 Edgewood Drive, Jefferson City, MO

“Therapy should be an environment that is easy, warm and inviting. My goal is only to tune in to my client, validate their experiences and empower them to move toward a hopeful and peaceful existence.”

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

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

Scot Echols

Scot Echols

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

300 South Monroe Street, Versailles, MO

When life feels overwhelming, relationships become strained, or you’re struggling to find a way forward, having a supportive space to talk things through can make a meaningful difference. I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with experience in marriage and family therapy, individual mental health counseling, and substance use therapy. Before entering the therapeutic field, I spent more than 20 years in church ministry, which continues to inform my faith-based approach to working with clients. I’m also a certified marriage arbitrator. I believe each person’s experiences, relationships, values, and beliefs play an important role in their overall well-being. My goal is to offer a welcoming, down-to-earth environment where you can feel heard, gain perspective, and work toward meaningful change.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression,

Holistic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nathan Remole

Nathan Remole

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

1003 South Missouri Street, Macon, MO

“I'm an optimist about people inside and outside the therapy room. I'm laid back by nature but am always driven to help my clients receive the care they need as quickly and efficiently as possible.”

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Amanda Spiegel

Amanda Spiegel

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I know how debilitating depression and anxiety can be and specialize in working with mental health that greatly impairs everyday functions.”

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

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

Mollie-Beth Brewer

Mollie-Beth Brewer

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I specialize in working with patients who have experienced trauma and are seeking insight into the origins of their symptoms in order to achieve symptom reduction.”

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Creative, Empowering, Humorous

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gary Schmidt

Gary Schmidt

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I am a trained Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist and I'm here to support you on your journey back to the "Self" - That calm, clear, confident center that's always been there.”

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Kamer

Jennifer Kamer

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My approach is warm and curious, inviting others to do the same with their own story utilizing approaches that fit the situation and person...”

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Energetic, Inquisitive, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension Health Plan,

Christopher Chiarino

Christopher Chiarino

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

4783 North Farm Road 169, Springfield, MO

“It has been my experience that collaborating with clients to help facilitate healing and growth is empowering and transformative for them.”

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Direct, Empowering, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Sarah Niederwimmer

Sarah Niederwimmer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

292 S 65 Hwy, Lincoln, MO

“I believe therapy should be a space where you can show up authentically, explore challenges without judgment, and work toward changes that feel meaningful to you.”

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension Health Plan,

Aubrey Cannon

Aubrey Cannon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

13975 Manchester Road, Manchester, MO

“I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.”

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Jeffrey Grimes

Jeffrey Grimes

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Clients can expect a sense of hope that things can get better after sessions with a professional who is direct, warm and honest...”

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Brandon Noel

Brandon Noel

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

3460 Hampton Avenue, St. Louis, MO

“My therapeutic approach provides a safe and warm place for individuals to share their thoughts, needs, and concerns.”

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Challenging, Empowering, Humorous

Accepts Cigna, Aetna


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Ryan Neace

Ryan Neace

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I have extensive experience helping people with existential crises, finding direction in life, thematic/recurring problems in relationships, and difficulties related to religious/spiritual matters.”

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression,

Direct, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health


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Dr. Fradi Spilberg

Dr. Fradi Spilberg

Psychologist

Virtual • Missouri


“My approach to therapy is eclectic, including CBT, depth therapy as well as a psychoanalytic approach.”

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Creative, Empowering, Open-minded

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

Elizabeth Moyer

Elizabeth Moyer

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I'm Liz, a Licensed Professional Counselor with extensive experience helping people navigate life's challenges, understand themselves more deeply, and make sense of their relationships and experiences. ... I believe understanding a person means...”

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions,

Holistic, Open-minded, Warm

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

Sally Prost

Sally Prost

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I specialize in trauma and the lasting effects of abuse; including clients who are court ordered or hesitant to be in therapy at all.”

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension Health Plan,

Alexander VanGeffen

Alexander VanGeffen

Therapist

Virtual • Springfield, MO


“I always adapt my approach to the person I'm working with, drawing from different therapeutic methods such as CBT, REBT, and DBT.”

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression,

Affirming, Challenging, Direct

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension Health Plan,

Krystal Schuette

Krystal Schuette

Therapist

Virtual • Brentwood, MO


“I am passionate about helping you find healing, build resilience and regain a sense of control over your life.”

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Affirming, Creative, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension Health Plan,

Karen Will

Karen Will

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


With over 20 years of experience, I offer a warm, welcoming space for adults of all ages—from young adults to seniors—to heal and grow. I specialize in guiding clients through anxiety, depression, PTSD, codependency, life transitions, and relationship issues. My approach is eclectic and deeply collaborative, drawing from powerful tools like IFS, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Adlerian therapy to fit your unique needs. Together, we will honor your story, build on your strengths, and pave a compassionate path forward toward lasting peace.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm

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

Jenorey Wood

Jenorey Wood

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

803 South Pike Avenue, Bolivar, MO

“I value honest conversations and believe that understanding your experiences is just as important as finding strategies that help you move forward.”

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Direct, Holistic, Warm

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

Cynthia Melton

Cynthia Melton

Therapist

Virtual • St. Louis, MO


“I strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe, heard, and understood as they work through life's challenges.”

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Challenging, Direct, Solution-oriented

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

Matthew Henderson

Matthew Henderson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

4220 Duncan Avenue, St. Louis, MO

“As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 30 years experience, I provide psychotherapy for clients ranging in age from young adults to senior citizens.”

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues,

Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sunmee Joo

Sunmee Joo

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I'm also passionate about supporting Asian and immigrant communities in navigating cultural identity and resilience.”

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues,

Creative, Empowering, Holistic

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Dr. Lisa Bozzoli

Dr. Lisa Bozzoli

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Lisa specializes in helping people by providing hope as they are working through life's difficulties.”

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Affirming, Humorous, Warm

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

Renee Gunterman

Renee Gunterman

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My focus is on moving clients from the belief of "What is wrong with me?" to "What are my feeling trying to tell me?"”

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension Health Plan,

Dianna Obermueller

Dianna Obermueller

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“The experiences we carry, especially the hard ones, shape how we see ourselves and how we show up in our relationships.”

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm

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

Rashida Bantu-Foster

Rashida Bantu-Foster

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

1265 Graham Road, Florissant, MO

“Therapy can be the space where things begin to shift—where you feel seen, heard, and supported without judgment.”

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues,

Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented

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

Fiordaliza Sandoval

Fiordaliza Sandoval

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

3622 East Noland Court, Independence, MO

“I will honor your uniqueness and help you identify what is important to you, your needs and your strengths.”

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression,

Direct, Holistic, Open-minded

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

Tommi-Jai Walsh

Tommi-Jai Walsh

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe therapy should be a space where no topic is off limits and where you can show up exactly as you are without fear of judgment.”

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded

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

Jennifer Garland

Jennifer Garland

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe that therapy should feel like a safe space where you are met with warmth, honesty, and respect.”

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Direct, Empowering, Energetic

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Sharon Berry

Sharon Berry

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My expertise is domestic and sexual violence, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and dysfunctional family systems.”

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension Health Plan,

Aminah Williams

Aminah Williams

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

24 West Main Street, Wentzville, MO

“My therapeutic approach is holistic, emphasizing the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. Recognizing that each aspect influences overall health, I Specialize in integrative techniques, drawing from various modalities such as mindfulness,...”

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression,

Affirming, Holistic, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension Health Plan,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Xinli Fan

Xinli Fan

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe in a compassionate, collaborative, and personalized approach to therapy. Using trauma-informed and attachment-based techniques, I integrate EMDR, IFS, EFT, and mindfulness to help you process pain, develop healthier relationships, and...”

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Ascension Health Plan

Santissa Clapp

Santissa Clapp

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Missouri


“My approach is practical, collaborative, and focused on real results not just prescribing medication.”

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Direct, Empowering, Open-minded

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

Abigail Sylvester

Abigail Sylvester

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My approach is grounded, compassionate and collaborative-focusing on helping you feel heard, supported and empowered.”

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues,

Creative, Open-minded, Warm

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

Sydney Humphrey

Sydney Humphrey

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I want you to be comfortable in your own skin, as your own person, and it is my mission for all people to develop a genuine Love for SELF.”

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues,

Empowering, Holistic, Humorous

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Andrew Beecher

Andrew Beecher

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“They will have a better understanding of what they have done in the past which has not worked for them and how to move forward with the new strategies they develop in therapy.”

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression,

Direct, Participatory, Warm

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gary Ridings

Gary Ridings

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My goal is to help the client feel relaxed and comfortable in session and to help them determine and reach their goals of living a healthy and fulfilling life.”

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions,

Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension Health Plan,

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.”

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions,

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Kelly Hall

Kelly Hall

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and able to serve clients in the states of FL, AK, MO, and MA. I am passionate about working with adults who are ready to explore their vulnerabilities and become better versions of themselves. I understand that taking that first step to ask for help is the hardest, and that all the hurt, frustration, and pain that brought you to this point are all valid! In my office you can expect to be able to share your experiences in an open and safe environment.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

About our therapists in Columbia, MO who help people navigate grief and loss

Number of therapists serving Columbia, MO
There are over 841 therapists in Columbia, MO accepting new patients.
841+
Average years in practice
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12 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Grief or loss
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 95%Depression
  • 93%Stress management
  • 87%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 95%Cigna
  • 90%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 74%Ascension Health Plan
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 3%Spanish
  • 1%French
How they see their clients
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  • 82%Online only
  • 18%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 79%Woman
  • 21%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 55%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 37%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 4%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 2%Licensed Psychologist
  • 1%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 37%Family therapy
  • 30%Couples therapy
  • 20%Child or adolescent therapy

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