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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Independence, MO

Aetna members in Independence can access therapy with copays between $0-$40 through Headway's network. Our providers offer flexible scheduling, with availability within two weeks and sessions available as soon as tomorrow.

Lajuana Walker-McGill

Lajuana Walker-McGill

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I am a Licensed Professional Counselor that is dedicated to helping others create positive outcomes for their lives.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Marquise Middleton

Marquise Middleton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • St. Louis, MO


“My role isn't to tell you who to be - it's to walk alongside you, offering the tools, insight, and support you need to create the life you want.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Cali Lloyd

Cali Lloyd

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I feel strongly that therapy is a place where you should feel seen and heard as well as challenged and respected.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Dr. Nicole Hofman

Dr. Nicole Hofman

Psychologist

Virtual • Missouri


“With more than 11 years of experience working with adults, I strive to create a compassionate, supportive environment where you feel genuinely heard, respected, and empowered to make lasting change.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
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.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Creative, Energetic, Humorous
Stacey Remley

Stacey Remley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • St. Peters, MO


I am a Christian counselor. I like to watch the Lord transform lives and bring order to the chaos in our lives. I am a grief specialist. I've been helping people walk through grief for almost 15 years. It's not 'goodbye' forever, it's just 'goodbye' for now. There is peace in knowing Jesus and that faith brings comfort in all types of struggle.

Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stacey Haselhorst

Stacey Haselhorst

Therapist

Virtual • Lee's Summit, MO


“I have over 20 years experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Tamiika Vincent

Tamiika Vincent

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Sometimes the work is hard but the journey is worth it for a healthier, happier, and more productive and peaceful existence.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, PTSD
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Chrystala Smith

Chrystala Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I help adults and adolescents who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or burdened by anxiety, trauma, or major life transitions find clarity, healing, and emotional balance.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Affirming, Creative, Direct

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Gunkel

Jessica Gunkel

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe that relationships cause tremendous pain but can also be the source of magnificent healing.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
James Skinner

James Skinner

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Springfield, MO


I am dually licensed as a nurse practitioner and a licensed professional counselor. I have been working with adults, adolescents, and children for more than 20 years. I have extensive experience with populations in crisis, mood disorders, and helping individuals identify their goals with clarity.

Aetna + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
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.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Kaci Goldinher

Kaci Goldinher

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I specialize in trauma recovery using mindfulness, affect regulation, coping methods, relaxation techniques, and cognitive processing.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Catherine Kendrick

Catherine Kendrick

Therapist

Virtual • St. Peters, MO


“Trained in EMDR, this is an effective evidence based modality for those that are "stuck" or have experienced past trauma.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Melissa Koch

Melissa Koch

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


Hi! I'm Melissa and excited to work with you! I love working with women who are in mid life and navigating all that comes our way. From Perimenopause/menopause, chronic health concerns, and relationships, I'm hear to support you.

Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Eating disorders, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Nicole Decher

Nicole Decher

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My background as a registered nurse means I pay close attention to how physical and emotional health are tangled together, so our work makes room for both instead of asking you to separate them.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Kelsey Parker

Kelsey Parker

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe meaningful change happens when you feel safe, understood, and respected, so I focus on creating a space where you can show up exactly as you are.”
Aetna + 12 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Family issues, Relationship issues
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Dr. Celena Shivers

Dr. Celena Shivers

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Missouri


“My commitment is to service you with hope, courage, and purpose to improve your well-being while living with your diagnosis.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Laura Buchheit

Laura Buchheit

Therapist

Virtual • Jackson, MO


“I have been in education and mental health services for 17 years as a therapist, school counselor and teacher.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Ashley Fitzgerald

Ashley Fitzgerald

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, which means I'm specially trained to help people living with disabilities, including support around work and employment.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maria Smith

Maria Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


No matter how long you have struggled, or how stuck you feel, you CAN heal and grow...I believe that; and I will help you believe that, as we work together. I work with people of all ages who struggle with a wide range of issues including, but not limited to anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and interpersonal issues. You will be in a safe, empathic, and non-judgmental space with me, as we do healing and transformative work, and I would be honored to help empower you to move forward.

Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Angela Boone

Angela Boone

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


I offer a relaxed non judgemental environment. I earned my Masters in Social Work at The University of Missouri- Kansas City campus. My clinical education and experience began in foster care, adoption and working with families. Then it branched out to Veteran care and a Dementia specialty. I have always enjoyed offering end of life care as it is sacred work. I have a lot of experience working with couples navigating various relationship problems. I believe it all comes down to having a caring, competent provider to walk along side you when you need one, regardless of the situation. If together we find that I can be that therapist for you...we will get busy helping you feel relief and gain confidence in whatever you are dealing with.

Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
LaNee Burks

LaNee Burks

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


Hi, my name is LaNee (La-Nay) and Im a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 4 years of experience. I graduated with my M.S. Ed in Guidance and Counseling from Northwest Missouri State University.


I work with adults on processing trauma, and with navigating depression and anxiety. With my main focus being complex trauma. Complex trauma usually starts in childhood and continues impact interpersonal relationships and work-life as an adult. I have an eclectic approach when working with clients and I am trained in EMDR, DBT, CBT and Motivational Interviewing.


A little bit about me: I am a fur- mom and have 2 dog, Draya and Grace.

Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mark Hillenbrand

Mark Hillenbrand

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I am trained in counseling interventions designed to positively impact stress, life adjustments and marital issues as well as psychological concerns such as addictions, depression and anxiety.”
Aetna + 11 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Empowering, Participatory
Christine "Tina" Hoester

Christine "Tina" Hoester

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe that true healing happens when we look at the whole picture—your mind, your body, and your spirit.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
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.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, OCD
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Kevin Wilson

Kevin Wilson

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I have nearly 20 years of experience providing counseling to children, adolescents, adults, and families in school, community, residential, and outpatient settings.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Jaymi Davis

Jaymi Davis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • St. Louis, MO


“My own healing journey is a foundational part of my practice. I know what it feels like to appear strong on the outside while carrying silent wounds on the inside.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Dr. Darryl Haslam

Dr. Darryl Haslam

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I help people with deeply hurt or troubled feelings; with strained, disconnected, or troubled feelings; with discouraged, depressed, or anxious feelings about their life; and with negative feelings about themself to create greater peace, happiness,...”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Grace Young

Grace Young

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My aim is to offer you a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can freely explore and work toward the goals that hold significance for you.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Herbert Lomax

Herbert Lomax

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I am a mental health therapist with over a decade of experience in helping BIPOC professionals and couples break free from burnout, perfectionism, and imposter feelings.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Denise Sandoval

Denise Sandoval

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I am a passionate Latina mental health therapist who believes that everyone deserves to feel happy and supported, with a healthy mind and heart.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Allison Hewitt

Allison Hewitt

Therapist

Virtual • Florissant, MO


“My goal for all clients is to achieve greater self-awareness, increase personal growth, improve and overall well-being.”
Aetna + 14 others
Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Lana Whitehead

Lana Whitehead

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Versailles, MO


“My approach is person centered around understanding your unique experiences and providing a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions...”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Daniel Bertilson

Daniel Bertilson

Therapist

Virtual • St. Louis, MO


“As a therapist, I have come to find that shame is one of the biggest enemies, if not the biggest, to growth in my clients.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gianna Shockley

Gianna Shockley

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


Figuring out who you are while anxiety, depression, or an ADHD brain that won't slow down is fighting you the whole way is exhausting. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (with almost 20 years of experience working with young people) who works primarily with older adolescents and young adults navigating exactly that, along with trauma, relationships, identity, and life transitions. I want this to be a space where you can slow down, make sense of what you're experiencing, and start feeling more grounded and confident.

Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Laura Brown

Laura Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. I have several years of experience working with teens and young adults, and I strive to create a space that feels comfortable, supportive, and easy to open up in - where you can truly feel heard and understood. My approach is warm and collaborative, and I’m here to help you build confidence and develop the tools you need to navigate whatever life brings your way.

Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Oscar McKinley

Oscar McKinley

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


I'm Oscar McKinley, a doctoral-level therapist with 13 years of experience helping people cut through the noise and get to what's actually going on. I'm a Black man licensed in Kansas and Missouri, and I work with a wide range of people — individuals, couples, families, and children from infancy through adulthood. I'm trained in evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Processing Therapy for trauma, PCIT for parent-child relationships, CBT, Gestalt, and family systems therapy. My style is direct without being rigid, and warm without being soft. I earned my EdD from Nova Southeastern University and my master's from Liberty University. I believe that good therapy should feel like a real conversation, not a performance.

Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Sarah Merritt

Sarah Merritt

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • St. Peters, MO


“Sarah specializes in working with children and youth experiencing symptoms related to trauma, anxiety, social emotional, and behavioral needs.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, OCD
Creative, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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