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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.
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, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, 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, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Diabetes, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative,
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, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes, Eating disorders, End of life care, Grief or loss, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, 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, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health,
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, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, 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, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, 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, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford,
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, OCD, 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, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford,
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
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, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Panic disorders, Physical health 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, 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, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, 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, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, 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,
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, Depression, Identity issues, PTSD, Stress management, 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, Providence Health Plan,
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford,
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, 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, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes, End of life care, Grief or loss, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative,
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative,
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, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, 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, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, PTSD, Relationship issues, 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, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, 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, 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, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Providence Health Plan,
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Panic disorders, 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, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Optum Medicaid MO, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Curative
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, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes, Family issues, Grief or loss, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
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, Providence Health Plan,
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
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, Infertility, PTSD, Relationship issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna insurance
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, OCD, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, 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, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD, Physical health issues, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Providence Health Plan,
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Men's issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage, Ascension, Curative, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
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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