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Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in Columbia, MO

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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.

Joanie Defibaugh

Joanie Defibaugh

Therapist

Virtual • Carrollton, MO


Hi, I'm Joanie! If you're feeling weighed down by trauma, anxiety, or painful life experiences, you don't have to navigate them alone. Trauma can leave you feeling stuck in the past, constantly on edge, or wondering why certain emotions and reactions seem so difficult to control. My approach is warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental. I work with adults to better understand how past experiences continue to shape their lives today while helping them build the insight, confidence, and tools needed to move forward in a way that feels authentic and empowering.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Humorous, Open-minded, Warm

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

Jen Steele

Jen Steele

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Are you a Veteran struggling to adjust to civilian life, a first responder who can't stop replaying what you've witnessed, or a parent trying to hold your family together while quietly battling anxiety or depression?”

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension,

Dr. Cessar Scott

Dr. Cessar Scott

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Missouri


I have had the opportunity and blessing to work with individuals from all dynamic backgrounds and in those endeavors have acquired a great appreciation and respect for what each individual struggle with. It is my hope and responsibility to get them through this

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health

Kristen Ratican

Kristen Ratican

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My role is to accompany you through insightful exploration in order to help increase self-awareness and self-compassion and bring about lasting change.”

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions,

Affirming, Participatory, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marlena Glenn

Marlena Glenn

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

1360 South 5th Street, Saint Charles, MO

“Known for her warm, grounded, and practical style, Marlena creates a safe and supportive space where clients feel heard, encouraged, and empowered to grow.”

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression,

Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

David Belt

David Belt

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“David enjoys using a variety of approaches to meet his clients needs, including Internal Family Systems, Emotion Focused Therapy, and Gottman Method Couples Therapy.”

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Sarah Copeland

Sarah Copeland

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I use evidence-based practices, with nature based perspectives, creating a grounded, holistic space for self-exploration and growth.”

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension,

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.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Leah Donnelson

Leah Donnelson

Therapist

Virtual • Springfield, MO


“My hope for each person who comes to see me is that they feel heard and seen. I want to create a safe place for people who are struggling to be able to open up, share their difficult stories, and also learn about themselves.”

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Julia Coffman

Julia Coffman

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I have several years of experience working with children, teens, and adults that struggle with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, life transition, grief, trauma, and other mental health issues.”

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions,

Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

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


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Dr. Kim Davis

Dr. Kim Davis

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Clients should leave my session feeling heard and seen. I believe in validating my clients, encouraging them to use their strengths, and allowing them to grow in whatever way they desire.”

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Affirming, Direct, Open-minded

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Nadiah Sabrah

Nadiah Sabrah

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

130 South Bemiston Avenue, Clayton, MO

“Life is full of experiences beyond our control. Your experiences have brought you to where you are today & you have survived them all.”

Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues,

Direct, Empowering, Warm

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

Colleen Chiapel

Colleen Chiapel

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

100 Chesterfield Business Parkway, Chesterfield, MO

“My primary intent with each of my clients is to play an active role in their improvement by offering compassion, consistency, and stability.”

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Kailey Campbell

Kailey Campbell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

214 East Kansas Street, Liberty, MO

Welcome!

I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and have been practicing 5 years. I’m a compassionate and down-to-earth therapist who values authenticity and connection. I treat client's age 5 and up with a variety of mental health disorders.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

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

Teresa Coleman

Teresa Coleman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

1736 East Sunshine Street, Springfield, MO

“My calm, empathic and intuitive nature allows others to feel comfortable and safe to explore what they need to free themselves to experience more happiness and compassion for themselves and others.”

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Michelle Hastings

Dr. Michelle Hastings

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person

7908 Bonhomme Avenue, Clayton, MO

“Empathy, authenticity, and unconditional acceptance are the fundamental qualities I cultivate in my relationships with my clients.”

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues,

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

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

Ada Petty

Ada Petty

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

10880 Baur Boulevard, St. Louis, MO

Congratulations on beginning this journey, you're exactly where you need to be. I'm Ada Petty, LPC, dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges with compassion and understanding. I hold a Master's degree in Professional Counseling from Webster University and a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. With over 8 years of experience, I specialize in supporting clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, and adjustment related challenges.

Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues,

Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

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

Blair Mayher

Blair Mayher

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I'm an active, engaged therapist—you won't be talking into a blank screen. I'm warm and compassionate, and I'll also be honest and direct when you need it.”

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders,

Creative, Empowering, Warm

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

Dr. Deborah Medari

Dr. Deborah Medari

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Missouri


“My goal is to provide compassionate, personalized care that considers the whole person—not just symptoms.”

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Kaitlyn Rusca

Kaitlyn Rusca

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I bring warmth and genuine curiosity, helping you feel truly heard from the first session. ...In our first session, I will guide you to get to know different parts of you, like the anxious part, the one that shuts down, or the one that keeps pushing...”

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Direct, Empowering, Warm

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amber Wilson

Amber Wilson

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe my clients have the capacity to make the changes they want and my goal is to provide them with the support they need, in the way they need it.”

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Madeline Watkins

Madeline Watkins

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Her approach is trauma-informed and deeply human. Her insight has helped many overcome societal stigma and reclaim agency despite the harmful, historic narratives that once oppressed them.”

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues,

Empowering, Holistic, Warm

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

Sherry Bassi

Sherry Bassi

Psychologist

Virtual • Missouri


“I integrate cognitive therapy with mind-body tools to help clients change stuck patterns and feel better.”

Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions,

Affirming, Creative, Solution-oriented

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Tiffinie Swan

Tiffinie Swan

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My mission as your clinician is to empower my clients with an unbiased, supportive, and compassionate approach to therapy that works to identify and disrupt the limiting beliefs that we and society tend to impose on ourselves.”

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression,

Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension,

Virginia Eldridge

Virginia Eldridge

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I provide a safe, affirming, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel comfortable being yourself and sharing your experiences.”

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension,

Jennifer Bartlett

Jennifer Bartlett

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

1722 South Glenstone Avenue, Springfield, MO

As a nationally certified, Licensed Professional Counselor who has been practicing for over 16 years in Missouri and 26 years overall in the field of mental health, I believe prioritizing mental health is key to happiness and stability in life. My goal is to provide you with a safe place to feel seen and heard.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Affirming, Direct, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kathryn Sharp

Kathryn Sharp

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas City, MO


“I blend therapuetic models such as EMDR, CBT, CBT, ACT and family systems with practical tools that clients can put to work right away.”

Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions,

Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented

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

Amy Sandford

Amy Sandford

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“In the therapy room, I endeavor to bring a vibrant and attuned presence using attachment and somatic techniques...”

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression,

Energetic, Holistic, Inquisitive

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

Carlos Rivera

Carlos Rivera

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I love to work collaboratively with others to help them find the best direction possible to meet their goals.”

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

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

Kate Albers

Kate Albers

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Life is complex - I like to keep therapy simple by focusing on one thing at a time and building skills that, when combined, result in significant change.”

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension,

Rochelle Smith

Rochelle Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

1677 U.S. 63, West Plains, MO

“I strongly believe in the human capacity for growth and healing. Using a warm, collaborative approach, I strive to provide a welcoming and supportive space for you to explore past experiences, address current stressors, and work toward goals for...”

Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Carol Hodson

Carol Hodson

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Let's begin from a strengths-based perspective, You determine your goals, and I'll help clarify and organize the path to achieving them.”

Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Creative, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Curative


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mark Acker

Mark Acker

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

1503 South 3rd Street, Ozark, MO

I began my career in community mental health in 2010. I completed my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Evangel University. Prior to becoming a therapist I worked as a nurse for 13 years. This background leads me to take a holistic, whole-person approach to my practice. I work with children, adolescents, and adults and have specialized in treatment of trauma, ADHD, and child-parent conflicts.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

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

Nicole McNeil

Nicole McNeil

Therapist

Virtual • Troy, MO


“Goals are client created and centered surrounding addressing those things in your life that hold you back from being the most functional and satisfied in your current life.”

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Direct, Empowering, Humorous

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Elizabeth Moffitt

Elizabeth Moffitt

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


I specialize in supporting women navigating complex experiences that often go misunderstood. This includes women who have experienced harm within spiritual or religious communities—whether that's spiritual abuse, religious trauma, or the complicated grief of leaving a faith tradition. I also work with women managing anxiety, depression, and interpersonal trauma.

If you've felt silenced, questioned your own reality, or struggled to trust yourself after difficult experiences, you're not alone. My practice is a place where your story matters, your feelings are valid, and healing is possible.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Aetna insurance


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Candyce Bell

Candyce Bell

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My counseling style is very welcoming and inviting. I believe in honoring the values of respect, sensitivity, compassion, empathy...”

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Michelle Bagheri

Michelle Bagheri

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I graduated with my Masters in Counseling from Lindenwood University and combine that with my yoga background for a mindful, wellness approach to therapy.”

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Theresa Bettmann

Theresa Bettmann

Therapist

Virtual • Springfield, MO


“I believe in the power of storytelling—not just the stories we tell ourselves, but also those we've inherited from others.”

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression,

Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension,

Megan Adams

Megan Adams

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I strive to create a warm, authentic, welcoming environment that allows you to feel comfortable in sharing.”

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lori Ranfeld

Lori Ranfeld

Therapist

Virtual • Lebanon, MO


“I want clients to feel comfortable and accepted for who they are but also challenged and stretched to grow in the areas that are holding them back.”

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Affirming, Humorous, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

About our therapists who support maternal mental health in Columbia, MO

Number of therapists serving Columbia, MO
There are over 366 therapists in Columbia, MO accepting new patients.
366+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Maternal mental health
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 95%Depression
  • 93%Stress management
  • 89%Women's issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 92%Cigna
  • 86%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 71%Ascension
  • 57%Curative
Languages spoken
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  • 98%English
  • 3%Spanish
  • 1%French
  • 1%German
  • 1%Portuguese
How they see their clients
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  • 83%Online only
  • 17%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 95%Woman
  • 5%Man
License types
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  • 51%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 36%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 5%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 4%Licensed Psychologist
  • 2%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 43%Family therapy
  • 40%Couples therapy
  • 23%Child or adolescent therapy

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