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Grief counselors and therapists in Independence, MO


Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Independence, MO
Loss and bereavement affect everyone differently. Headway's Independence network of 907 providers specializes in grief counseling, meaning-making, and processing anticipatory grief. Many clients pay as low as $0 per session through insurance coverage and free initial consultations.
I specialize in treatment of psychosis, anxiety, and depression. I completed my counseling degree at the University of Missouri in St. Louis in 2021 and am currently working towards a doctorate in psychology through Ponce Health Sciences University. I have worked for inpatient hospitals for two years and in private practice before that. Currently, I am working in a jail setting for competency restoration services.
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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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.
Welcome. I’m Jessica Wilkins, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to supporting your truth, your story, and your growth. Since 2012, I’ve had the privilege of working with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other life challenges. My mission is to reduce the stigma around mental health and expand access to compassionate, meaningful care.
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I offer a wide range of therapeutic services, including individual therapy for adolescents, and adults. I specialize in creating a supportive environment where clients can explore personal challenges, improve communication, and work toward healthier relationships. My experience extends to school counseling, working with high school students to foster emotional resilience, addressing academic stress, and promoting mental well-being. I facilitate group sessions, providing participants with a collaborative space to connect with peers and developing coping strategies for navigating life’s challenges.
About our therapists located within 20 miles of Independence, MO who help people navigate grief and loss



- 100%Grief or loss
- 98%Anxiety
- 91%Trauma
- 91%Depression
- 86%Stress management

- 100%Aetna
- 86%Cigna
- 81%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 69%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
- 69%Ascension

- 98%English
- 3%Spanish
- 2%Hindi
- 2%Kashmiri
- 2%Punjabi

- 98%In-person or online
- 2%In-person only

- 72%Woman
- 26%Man
- 2%Non-binary

- 57%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 33%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 7%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 3%Licensed Psychologist

- 100%Individual therapy
- 31%Couples therapy
- 28%Family therapy
- 24%Child or adolescent therapy
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