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Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in Columbia, MO


Top prenatal and postpartum therapists and psychiatrists in Columbia, MO
Navigate postpartum changes with compassionate care from Headway providers across Columbia who understand the unique mental health needs of new mothers. Access evidence-based therapy and medication management with convenient scheduling—many providers have availability within days. Insurance coverage accepted nationally helps make your care affordable.
I'm passionate about helping women navigate the unique challenges they face. I understand the pressures of balancing multiple roles, the impact of societal expectations, and the importance of self-care. I strive to create a non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings openly. During our initial sessions, I'll listen to and understand your story. I want to know what brings you here, your hopes, and your concerns. I'll explore your history, current challenges, and strengths. This comprehensive understanding helps me tailor my approach to your specific needs. Together, we'll establish realistic and achievable goals.
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, Stress management, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
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.
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Hello and welcome! I want to commend you on taking this step toward self-care. Our mental health is just as important as our physical health yet sometimes it takes a back seat. As a clinician for almost 20 years, I have spent my career helping clients achieve their mental health goals. I have had the privilege of working with all different walks of life from young children to adults helping them to uncover their strength through difficult moments of their lives.
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Oscar, Oxford,
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
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.
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes, Eating disorders, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford,
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Providence Health Plan
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar, Oxford,
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Men's issues, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Curative, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
I am a clinically licensed therapist who works with teens and adults. I support clients who are dealing with anxiety, ADHD, depression, emotional regulation, relationship stress, life transitions, and self esteem concerns. I aim to create a space that feels warm, genuine, and safe. I believe therapy does not have to feel intimidating to be effective, and I often use appropriate humor to help clients feel more comfortable while doing meaningful work.
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Curative
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, OCD, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Providence Health Plan,
I am a dedicated counselor with a passion for helping individuals overcome challenges and achieve personal growth. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Missouri-Columbia and my Master's in Guidance and Counseling from Lincoln University. My career began working with survivors of domestic and sexual assault and, over the years, I have gained diverse experience working in private practice, school-based therapy, community behavioral health, and the prison system.My approach is sex positive, affirming and tailored to your unique needs. You don’t have to have everything figured out to begin—just a willingness to explore. I enjoy exploring the Pacific Northwest and spending time with my friends, family and dog.
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Curative, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, Infertility, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna insurance
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Men's issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Identity issues, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Curative, Providence Health Plan
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage,
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders, Grief or loss, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, Relationship issues, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, OCD, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Substance use / addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Providence Health Plan,
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes, Eating disorders, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes, End of life care, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension, Curative,
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!
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Stress management, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Aetna, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Optum Medicaid MO, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
If you're carrying the weight of depression, anxiety, or a past you haven't been able to fully
process, you don't have to figure it out alone. With more than five years as a Licensed Clinical
Social Worker, I work with adults and seniors who are ready to make sense of what they've been
through and start moving toward the life they want to build.
I have a particular passion for working with people navigating mood disorders like bipolar disorder,
trauma and PTSD, and the kind of emotional challenges men often face but rarely talk about. I also
work with couples who want to strengthen their connection before things fall apart.
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health,
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, Grief or loss, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma,
About our therapists who support maternal mental health in Columbia, MO



- 100%Maternal mental health
- 98%Anxiety
- 95%Depression
- 93%Stress management
- 89%Women's issues

- 99%Aetna
- 92%Cigna
- 86%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 71%Ascension
- 57%Curative

- 98%English
- 3%Spanish
- 1%French
- 1%German
- 1%Portuguese

- 83%Online only
- 17%In-person or online

- 95%Woman
- 5%Man

- 51%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 36%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 5%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 4%Licensed Psychologist
- 2%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

- 99%Individual therapy
- 43%Family therapy
- 40%Couples therapy
- 23%Child or adolescent therapy
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