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Grief counselors and therapists in Independence, MO

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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.

Dr. Mary Wilson

Dr. Mary Wilson

Therapist

Virtual • St. Louis, MO


“I specialize in personality disorders, anger management, and trauma. My passion is working with adults that present with an array of issues including but not limited to anger, trauma, mood disorders, personality disorders, and criminal behavior.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Wendy Bryant

Wendy Bryant

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Curryville, MO


“I can help you get your life back on track. If you are struggling with life situations, past trauma, work issues, etc.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jo Neuharth

Jo Neuharth

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


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.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, PTSD
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Adrienne Petty

Adrienne Petty

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Black Jack, MO


“My therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based practices, Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and a person-centered philosophy to create a supportive and collaborative space for growth.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tonia Green

Tonia Green

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • St. Louis, MO


“I lean heavily on my Social Work Values and Ethics as we use theoretical perspectives to help clients evolve into a state of their best selves.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Joseph Pangelinan

Joseph Pangelinan

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My approach is rooted in deep listening and respect—integrating learning, meaning-making, and skill development to help clients reflect on the past, live fully in the present, and move forward with clarity and purpose.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nathan Remole

Nathan Remole

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Kirksville, MO


“I'm an optimist about people inside and outside the therapy room. I'm laid back by nature but am always driven to help my clients receive the care they need as quickly and efficiently as possible.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 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,...”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Tara Huber

Tara Huber

Therapist

Virtual • Hannibal, MO


“I believe therapy should feel like a safe space where you can be honest, move at your own pace, and learn practical tools to help in everyday life.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 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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Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care
Affirming, Creative, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Derrick Carroll

Derrick Carroll

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I truly believe that anyone can find true purpose and identity in life but often need a "guide" to assist them on their journey.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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)...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Luke Geiger

Luke Geiger

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“With empathy, acceptance, and compassion, I help you explore the patterns that have kept you stuck and foster the insight needed to finally break free.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, OCD
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Victori Wright

Victori Wright

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I strive to create a trusting environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
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.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Monique Burns

Dr. Monique Burns

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“You will leave therapy sessions understanding what objectives and goals you are working towards often with homework that is aimed at helping you address your objectives.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, OCD
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Angela Bryant

Angela Bryant

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • St. Louis, MO


“My approach to therapy is meeting the client where they are, and working in a holistic manner for change.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Nicole Groves

Nicole Groves

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My practice also serves as an affirming, nonjudgmental haven for individuals who often feel misunderstood in traditional clinical settings, including the LGBTQ+, polyamorous, and kink/BDSM communities.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
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.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sharon Berry

Sharon Berry

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My expertise is domestic and sexual violence, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and dysfunctional family systems.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Monica McGlory

Monica McGlory

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Core Life Therapy provides a confidential, judgment free space where you can explore challenges with professional support.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Ann Benson

Ann Benson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • St. Louis, MO


“I believe all of us need a village of warm, good-enough relationships in order to thrive — and that while trauma often happens in relationships, deep healing happens through secure ones.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Direct, Inquisitive
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Molly Gillespie

Molly Gillespie

Therapist

Virtual • St. Louis, MO


“I am a Registered Play TherapistTM who supports 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.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Terra Garland

Terra Garland

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I use a collaborative approach with all clients including a person-centered view complimented with cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, narrative therapy, and EMDR techniques.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Madeline Watkins

Madeline Watkins

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Her approach is trauma-informed and deeply human. Her insight has helped many overcome societal stigma and reclaim agency despite the harmful, historic narratives that once oppressed them.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Theresa Bettmann

Theresa Bettmann

Therapist

Virtual • Springfield, MO


“I believe in the power of storytelling—not just the stories we tell ourselves, but also those we've inherited from others.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Maternal mental health
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Andrew Beecher

Andrew Beecher

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“They will have a better understanding of what they have done in the past which has not worked for them and how to move forward with the new strategies they develop in therapy.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Physical health issues
Direct, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Wilkins

Jessica Wilkins

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


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.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christian Jené Williams

Christian Jené Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I became a therapist because I believe people should not have to navigate life's most difficult seasons alone.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Francis Okafor

Francis Okafor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Missouri


“My passion for Psychiatric nursing is born out of my desire to assist vulnerable individuals attain possible health and independence through medication management and support.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Misti Perkins

Misti Perkins

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“The best way to reach a child is through play, but I'll let you in on a secret, play therapy is for adults, too.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Greg Tissi

Greg Tissi

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas City, MO


“I am a therapist who offers support to liberate oneself from the somatic pain we experience locked in our bodies from the past...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristi Ditzfeld

Kristi Ditzfeld

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


Great to meet you!

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.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sandra Bondelier

Sandra Bondelier

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My style is relaxed, conversational, and collaborative, and I strive to create a supportive environment where you feel heard, respected, and comfortable from the very beginning.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Amanda Sneed

Amanda Sneed

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I work with clients by combining cognitive behavior therapy with mindfulness practices. I work toward client building a strong sense of self and empowerment.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Charlotte Moore

Charlotte Moore

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I specialize in working with children, teens, and adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relational difficulties.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Courtney Hearns

Courtney Hearns

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Courtney is a Licensed Professional Counselor in MO who earned her Master of Arts in Counseling from Covenant Theological Seminary.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Susan Van Deusen

Susan Van Deusen

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I strive to create a space where you feel comfortable, respected, and truly heard—without fear of judgment.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Heather Hewitt

Heather Hewitt

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Kirkwood, MO


“Clients often describe my style as genuine, down-to-earth, and empowering. I believe growth happens when you feel seen, safe, and supported—but also gently challenged.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

About our therapists located within 20 miles of Independence, MO who help people navigate grief and loss

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Independence, MO
There are over 58 therapists in Independence, MO accepting new patients.
58+
Average years in practice
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7 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Grief or loss
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 91%Trauma
  • 91%Depression
  • 86%Stress management
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 86%Cigna
  • 81%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 69%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
  • 69%Ascension
Languages spoken
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  • 98%English
  • 3%Spanish
  • 2%Hindi
  • 2%Kashmiri
  • 2%Punjabi
How they see their clients
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  • 98%In-person or online
  • 2%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 72%Woman
  • 26%Man
  • 2%Non-binary
License types
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  • 57%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 33%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 7%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 3%Licensed Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 31%Couples therapy
  • 28%Family therapy
  • 24%Child or adolescent therapy

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