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Top family therapists in Independence, MO

Family challenges don't wait, and neither should your support. In Independence, Headway provides accessible family counseling through 379 providers trained in evidence-based approaches to strengthen relationships, resolve conflicts, and foster deeper understanding among family members.

Dolly Lewis

Dolly Lewis

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I want clients to feel as though they have sat down with a friend to discuss life and all the curve balls it throws us.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Nicole McNeil

Nicole McNeil

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“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.”
Family issues, Anger management, Depression, Relationship issues
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Taleka Vanskike

Taleka Vanskike

Therapist

Virtual • Shelbyville, MO


“My approach to therapy is collaborative, supportive, and grounded in evidence-based practices like CBT while still feeling natural and human.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Natalie Staggers

Natalie Staggers

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My approach is relational, trauma-informed, and centered on building a strong therapeutic connection.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carolyn Crews Forden

Carolyn Crews Forden

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Using warmth and positive regard, I will work with you to establish an environment conducive to trust and willingness to lean into change.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
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.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
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.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Creative, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kelly Eledge

Kelly Eledge

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe goals and outcomes vary from person to person, my hope though would be for the client to walk away feeling more aware, confident, and loving of who they are as a person.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
LeeShawn Brown

LeeShawn Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I focus on developing a collaborative relationship with my client where they can feel empowered to actively participate in their therapeutic progress...”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Chelsey Ortiz

Chelsey Ortiz

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe everyone deserves a space where they can be heard, understood, and supported as they work through challenges and begin moving toward healing.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Deidra Evans

Deidra Evans

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Hazelwood, MO


“My approach to counseling is client-centered, meaning I create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lynette Dixon

Lynette Dixon

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe therapy should be collaborative, individualized, and guided by your unique goals and strengths.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Stress management, Substance use / addiction
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Ronita Herron

Ronita Herron

Therapist

Virtual • St. Louis, MO


“I take an eclectic approach to therapy—tailoring my methods to fit your unique needs rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all model.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Alfaye Jackson

Alfaye Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My counseling style is caring and warm without enabling, holding you accountable while helping you walk in your truth.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
LeeAnn Lamb

LeeAnn Lamb

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


I have been provided therapy services since 2021. I was trained in EMDR in 2024 and have been practicing since then. I have worked with individuals of all ages, but prefer to work with ages 14 and up.

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Anthony Norris

Anthony Norris

Therapist

Virtual • Springfield, MO


“As a medically retired Army veteran who served in two combat zones, I deeply understand the unique challenges faced by veterans, military personnel, law enforcement, first responders, and their families.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Malachi Oledibe

Dr. Malachi Oledibe

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My therapeutic approach is typically a holistic that takes the whole person under treatment consideration.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Meredith Sandidge

Meredith Sandidge

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I provide trauma-informed care in a quiet, professional home office setting focused on safety, confidentiality, and comfort.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Serena Randol

Serena Randol

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I specialize in a holistic, strengths-based approach to therapy, with a particular emphasis on neuroplasticity and the brain's remarkable capacity for healing, growth, and lasting change.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Susan Horen

Susan Horen

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


I have been married for 41 years and am a mother and grandmother. I have have an MSW degree and have been in private practice as a therapist for 27 years. I prefer serving adults and have a passion for individual and couples counseling.

Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Albert Sarno

Albert Sarno

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


I am deeply committed to helping individuals discover meaning and purpose in their lives. With more than four decades of experience as a counselor, I specialize in guiding clients through recovery from addictions, anxiety disorders, and PTSD.

As an Associate Professor in the Online Department of Community Care and Counseling within the School of Behavioral Sciences at Liberty University, I facilitate courses designed to help students and clients rediscover their zest for life and cultivate lasting emotional well-being.

In my private practice, I work extensively with couples, equipping them with practical tools and proven techniques to restore joy, strengthen relational intimacy, and build fulfilling, resilient relationships.

I live in Lynchburg, Virginia, where I remain actively engaged in my community. My areas of specialization include trauma and complex trauma, anxiety, depression, child abuse recovery, and relational intimacy. I am also the author of Joy on the Same Page (2023), which outlines my Relational Intimacy approach.

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Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care
Affirming, Creative, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Barbara Becherer

Barbara Becherer

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe that while life's challenges and traumas can reshape our stories, they do not have to define our future.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Candice Kundert

Candice Kundert

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I bring over 25 years of experience supporting people through relationship issues, trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress, and family conflict.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Anya Fisher

Anya Fisher

Therapist

Virtual • St. Louis, MO


“I focus on a strengths based perspective as my main approach. I also utilize motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy and emotional focused therapy.”
Family issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 16 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amber Wood

Amber Wood

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I know what it's like to be shamed based on religious stances, so rest assured, I won't be trying to push any beliefs into our sessions.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Molly Sheehy Gillespie

Molly Sheehy Gillespie

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I support parents and couples who are determined to break generational cycles yet find themselves overwhelmed, reactive, or triggered in the very moments they hoped would be different.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Silvia Espinosa

Silvia Espinosa

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Springfield, MO


“As a certified EMDR therapist, I specialize in betrayal trauma and work with individuals ages 5-90 years old who have experienced sexual, physical, emotional, religious, and domestic abuse.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jamie Sehrt

Jamie Sehrt

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I'm a trauma-informed therapist with over 15 years of experience. I bring both clinical expertise and the insight that comes from lived experience.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jennifer Burgin

Jennifer Burgin

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I strive to be different than other therapists and will go above and beyond to customize therapy just for you...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Stephanie Carter

Stephanie Carter

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I bring warmth, humor, and authenticity into every session, creating a space because I believe in adapting to the unique personality of each person I see.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Charles Quinn

Dr. Charles Quinn

Therapist

Virtual • Waynesville, MO


Hi, my name is Dr. Charles Quinn. I am a retired military soldier, served 25 years, and have been in the field of counseling for over fifteen years. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief and loss, past traumatic experiences, conflict resolution, self-injury, bullying, and other issues. The modalities that I incorporate into my sessions are Cognitive-Behavioral, Dialectical Behavior, Solution-Focused, and Trust-Based Relational Intervention, among others. It is important to meet the client where they are and tailor a specific program that addresses their unique concerns and needs. I practice from a perspective of compassion, acceptance, and trust building. It is my mission to ensure my clients feel safe, not judged, and accepted as we begin to work together. I am committed to creating an environment that fosters truth without judgment, safety without fear, and hope in an otherwise hopeless situation.

Let's begin this journey together.

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jacinda Rea

Jacinda Rea

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My passion is helping people live their best and most authentic lives. Therapy is a key component to this goal.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
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.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
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,...”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dede Carson

Dede Carson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Mount Vernon, MO


“She believes every individual possesses unique strengths and is committed to developing personalized treatment plans that reflect each client's goals, values, and needs.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Juan Valenzuela

Juan Valenzuela

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I am passionate about supporting and encouraging my brothers and sisters as they seek to navigate the difficulties of life and develop resilience that can lead to personal healing and spiritual growth.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Danae Powers

Danae Powers

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“She uses mind/body integrated approaches to generate lasting change in your overall well-being and honors your choices throughout the therapeutic process, inviting you to be an active participant co-leading treatment.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Infertility, Maternal mental health, Men's issues
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Patterson-Mills

Sarah Patterson-Mills

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


If you are moving through a major life transition, especially one you did not choose, you may notice that old ways of coping no longer work. Many people I see are adapting to a new chapter, trying to build skills for what is next while caring about how change will affect the people they love. Some arrive unsure about trying therapy again after a difficult experience. Together, we explore how your family of origin and earliest relationships echo in what you face today.

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Ashley Granville

Ashley Granville

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe in creating an environment where one can be their authentic self to feel safe, seen, and heard.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hope Missey-Wodarczyk

Hope Missey-Wodarczyk

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I offer a welcoming, affirming, and inclusive space where clients of all identities and lived experiences feel seen, heard, and valued.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

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