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Bipolar disorder therapists & psychiatrists in Independence, MO

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Top bipolar disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Independence, MO

Managing Bipolar I, Bipolar II, or Cyclothymia requires specialized support, and Headway's Independence network includes providers trained in DBT skills, IPSRT, and psychoeducation to stabilize your mood and routine. Many clients save 75% on sessions through insurance coverage, with appointments available as soon as tomorrow.

Ashleigh Nalty

Ashleigh Nalty

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My goal is to create a warm, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and truly comfortable being yourself.”

Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Creative, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension Health Plan,

Michael Gehrke

Michael Gehrke

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

3022 South National Avenue, Springfield, MO

“With a sense of humor, emotionally intelligent approach and honesty Michael can help you begin your therapy journey or continue on your path of healing.”

Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension Health Plan

Jessica Beaston

Jessica Beaston

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I help people break the cycle of daily stress by encouraging them to try new things, step outside of their comfort zones...”

Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Kaisey Braun

Kaisey Braun

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I strive to create that same safe and supportive space for my clients, knowing firsthand how transformative it can be.”

Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression,

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
LaToya Conner

LaToya Conner

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Being in this field for over 20yrs, I have strived to help clients achieve healing, growth and transformation.”

Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues,

Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Taylor McIllwain

Taylor McIllwain

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


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.

Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Brandon Price

Brandon Price

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I have over 18 years of counseling and community mental health experience, but for the last 5 years, I have been working as an individual, family, and group therapist with adolescent and adult patients who are struggling with anxiety, depression,...”

Bipolar disorder, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions,

Direct, Empowering, Humorous

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

Savannah Harness

Savannah Harness

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I aim to create a relaxed, welcoming space where clients feel safe to explore what's going on in their lives.”

Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded

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

Jenny Infanger

Jenny Infanger

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I strive to offer a safe, empathetic environment where you can share about your current struggles and past issues that continue to impact you.”

Bipolar disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Empowering, Holistic, Warm

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katie Elmore

Katie Elmore

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I am a licensed clinical social worker and substance use counselor with specialized training in perinatal mental health.”

Bipolar disorder, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions,

Direct, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension Health Plan,

Jeff Johnson

Jeff Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I like to use humor, challenging questions, and a direct approach because I think in counseling we should get to the point, and we should have fun doing it.”

Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded

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

Shana Koch

Shana Koch

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My goal is to create a warm, judgment-free space where you can talk openly, explore your thoughts and feelings, and build tools to handle life's challenges.”

Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Adam Carter

Dr. Adam Carter

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


As an independently licensed professional counselor, counselor educator, and supervisor, I believe that everyone deserves a space where they can feel heard, supported, and accepted. I've been practicing for 15 years and hold a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, a doctorate in Counselor Education, and a Fellowship in Thanatology with specialized expertise in grief and loss. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and someone with AuDHD, I bring both professional knowledge and lived experience to my work. My goal is to create a warm, affirming environment where you can show up as your authentic self and move toward meaningful change.

Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions,

Affirming, Humorous, Warm

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

Emily Gallup

Emily Gallup

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I work with adolescents and adults who are carrying anger, anxiety, depression, panic, or the weight of past trauma, and who are ready to feel more like themselves again.”

Bipolar disorder, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression,

Direct, Energetic, Inquisitive

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

Tiffany Martin

Tiffany Martin

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I am known to be a direct, caring, and effective therapist. I feel that the worth of a person is not dependent on their current situation.”

Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Direct, Empowering, Open-minded

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

Alexa Wright

Alexa Wright

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I offer a warm, compassionate, and collaborative approach to therapy, meeting you with care wherever you are on your journey.”

Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

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

Jacqueline Chambliss

Jacqueline Chambliss

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“With over twenty of working with adults through depression, anxiety, substance use and PTSD has taught me that most people do not need a perfect starting point.”

Bipolar disorder, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues,

Affirming, Empowering, Holistic

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

LeeAnn Lamb

LeeAnn Lamb

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


I’m an affirming, open-minded therapist who works with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, panic, stress, relationship challenges, identity concerns, and major life changes. I also support clients dealing with maternal mental health concerns, including the emotional weight that can come with pregnancy, postpartum changes, infertility, and adjusting to a new season of life.


Since earning my master’s in 2021, I have worked in mental health with both children and adults in settings including crisis care, which has deepened my understanding of how overwhelming life can feel when symptoms start affecting your relationships, confidence, and daily routine. My goal is to offer a space that feels warm, approachable, compassionate, and real.

Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded

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

Kristy Spriggs

Kristy Spriggs

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


You've been looking for a therapist who will get it. Who won't need you to explain, defend, or translate. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, or the particular weight of figuring out who you are in a world that doesn't always make that easy, you deserve a space where all of you is welcome. I'm an LCSW with 8 years in mental health and a proud member and ally of the LGBTQIA+ community. I work with adults dealing with anxiety, depression, identity, and the everyday experience of just being your full self. My goal is to help you build toward where you actually want to be, at a pace that works for you.

Bipolar disorder, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression,

Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension Health Plan,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michael Bradley

Michael Bradley

Therapist

Virtual • Ozark, MO


“I believe healing happens when someone feels supported and safe enough to grow, explore, and challenge the things in life that no longer serve us.”

Bipolar disorder, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression,

Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension Health Plan,

Alyssa Ingle

Alyssa Ingle

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

1736 East Sunshine Street, Springfield, MO

“My approach to therapy is collaborative, supportive, and focused on helping clients create meaningful change.”

Bipolar disorder, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression,

Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented

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

Amy Barnwell

Amy Barnwell

Therapist

Virtual • St. Louis, MO


Hello! I have had the pleasure of working with individuals, couples, and families in a variety of settings (school, outpatient, religious, and military).

Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Affirming, Direct, Participatory

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Aaron Robbins

Aaron Robbins

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe reaching out is a meaningful step, and you deserve care that is respectful, individualized, and grounded in who you are - not just in the challenges you are facing.”

Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension Health Plan,

LaMetria Johnson

LaMetria Johnson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

10922 Schuetz Road, St. Louis, MO

“My approach is client centered. My client's needs are my number one priority; therefore, I approach each client with the service that will provide them with the best success.”

Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Melissa Stahl

Melissa Stahl

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


If you keep finding yourself in the same arguments, the same shutdowns, or the same loop of feeling more reactive than you want to be, you are not broken. There is often a younger version of you driving the bus in those moments. I work with teens, adults, and women navigating relationship strain, family of origin patterns, anxiety, and grief, including the kind that does not involve a death. Clients describe me as warm, steady, and easy to talk to, and they often say I notice what they did not realize they were sharing.

Bipolar disorder, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression,

Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension Health Plan,

Billi Patzius

Billi Patzius

Therapist

Virtual • O'Fallon, MO


“Skilled in play therapy, CBT, person-centered, and strengths-based approaches. Dedicated to creating safe, collaborative spaces for healing and growth.”

Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Empowering, Humorous, Warm

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joseph Bretz

Joseph Bretz

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Joe uses an eclectic approach that is person-centered, involves an exploration of feelings, facilitates personal insight, fosters mindfulness of the world, releases the client's will, which allows the client to make decisions for change.”

Bipolar disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss,

Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension Health Plan,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Haley Bichsel

Haley Bichsel

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“With over 10 years of experience, I help people who are dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, and childhood emotional or behavioral challenges find practical ways to feel better.”

Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

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

Steven Fields

Steven Fields

Therapist

Virtual • St. Louis, MO


“I am a psychotherapist with professional experience in sexuality/sexual health, creative/expressive arts, and spirituality.”

Bipolar disorder, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions,

Affirming, Creative, Inquisitive

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marsh'a Franklin

Marsh'a Franklin

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I have been a Social Worker for 10 years. I have experience in crisis management, anxiety, depression, and grief support.”

Bipolar disorder, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care,

Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Jeremi Howell

Jeremi Howell

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“You'll be met, understood, and supported in a way that feels real. You will laugh, you will cry, you will cuss... and, you will heal.”

Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression,

Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded

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

Carole Martin

Carole Martin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

1401 South Elliott Avenue, Aurora, MO

“I believe a strong relationship between therapist and client is the foundation of meaningful counseling.”

Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

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

Kathryn Ronek

Kathryn Ronek

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I strive to create a safe, collaborative environment where you can feel heard, explore what is going on in your life, and develop practical tools to help you move forward.”

Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jeannie Gaye

Jeannie Gaye

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe therapy is a safe space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported without judgment.”

Bipolar disorder, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression,

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

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

Brandy Haddock

Brandy Haddock

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe that our feelings communicate vital information which, if we tap into it, can reveal our authentic self.”

Bipolar disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues,

Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jamie Redding

Jamie Redding

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My style is warm, direct, and grounded in empathy, designed to make you feel seen and heard from the very first session.”

Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension Health Plan,

Laurie White

Laurie White

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I help individuals learn to prioritize their time and take action- overcoming anxiety, overwhelm and other debilitating symptoms that hold them back.”

Bipolar disorder, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression,

Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sandra Mueller

Sandra Mueller

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I specialize in working with individuals struggling with intense emotions. I am certified in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)...”

Bipolar disorder, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression,

Affirming, Empowering, Participatory

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Candace Graves

Dr. Candace Graves

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I bring a trauma-informed and culturally responsive lens to my work and believe therapy is most effective when clients feel safe, respected, and genuinely understood.”

Bipolar disorder, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues,

Affirming, Creative, Solution-oriented

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

Cale Merkley

Cale Merkley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

1037 East Township Street, Republic, MO

“Known for his energetic personality and sense of humor, Cale brings warmth and authenticity to the counseling relationship while remaining focused on each client's individual goals.”

Bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression,

Energetic, Humorous, Solution-oriented

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

About our providers for bipolar disorder support in Independence, MO

Number of therapists serving Independence, MO
There are over 483 therapists in Independence, MO accepting new patients.
483+
Average years in practice
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11 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Bipolar disorder
  • 99%Anxiety
  • 98%Depression
  • 89%Stress management
  • 88%PTSD
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 96%Cigna
  • 91%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 77%Ascension Health Plan
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 2%Spanish
  • 1%Urdu
How they see their clients
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  • 85%Online only
  • 15%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 79%Woman
  • 20%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 53%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 31%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 8%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 4%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 2%Licensed Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 40%Family therapy
  • 32%Couples therapy
  • 20%Child or adolescent therapy

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