Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in Independence, MO

My commitment to you is simple: I will listen carefully, communicate openly, and act with integrity in every interaction. I’ll take the time to understand your unique goals, challenges, and values, and I’ll tailor my approach to meet your needs rather than offering one-size-fits-all solutions. You can expect transparency from me at every step. I’ll explain not only what I recommend, but why I recommend it, so you always feel informed and empowered to make decisions.

Hello, my name is Jill! I received my education at Missouri State University in Springfield, MO with a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology and Master's of Science in Mental Health Counseling. I specialize in working with issues of depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, and life transitions.

Welcome! I am so happy you have taken the first step to healing. My name is Dzenana and I work with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress, grief/loss, and trauma. My master's is from University of Missouri-Kansas City. I have worked as a school counselor for 11 years before opening my own private practice.

Hi, I’m Jessie! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over a decade of experience helping parents step into their role as the central, confident pillar of their family. As a certified Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) clinician and EMDR-trained therapist, I specialize in partnering with parents to overcome challenging behavior, reduce parenting stress, and restore peace at home.

I believe that strong, flourishing families start with empowered parents. Whether you are dealing with daily toddler tantrums, defiance, and aggression, or trying to navigate emotional distance with your teen, you don’t have to do it alone. Using evidence-based approaches we will replace daily home chaos with clear parental authority, deep mutual connection, and joy in everyday moments.

Hello and welcome! I want to commend you on taking this step toward self-care. Our mental health is just as important as our physical health yet sometimes it takes a back seat. As a clinician for almost 20 years, I have spent my career helping clients achieve their mental health goals. I have had the privilege of working with all different walks of life from young children to adults helping them to uncover their strength through difficult moments of their lives.

First of all, I am NOT your typical psychotherapist.

I'm pretty casual. I wear jeans and the occasional t-shirt to the office. Makeup went out the window when Covid hit. I have a dry sense of humor and sarcasm is my second language.

I like to sprinkle "f*ck" into my everyday vocab like little bits of colorful confetti. Feel free to add to the fun.

Arti earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from The University of Missouri at Rolla and his master’s in counseling from Webster University. Arti became a Licensed Professional Counselor in 2014. Arti has been working within the child welfare world for 24 years and has been part of almost every aspect of the system from preventative services to residential services to investigation of child abuse and neglect. Arti specializes in childhood trauma, trauma of all kinds, and family relationships.