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Addiction therapists & psychiatrists in Kansas City, MO
Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Kansas City, MO
Whether you're navigating early recovery or managing triggers and cravings, Headway's Kansas City-based providers deliver talk therapy and medication management for Substance Use Disorder. Many clients save up to 75% on sessions through insurance coverage.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Men's issues, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, Stress management, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar, Oxford,
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford,
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health,
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Aetna, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma,
Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Aetna, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Optum Medicaid MO, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health,
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Stress management,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Men's issues, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Optum Medicaid MO, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative,
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Stress management, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health,
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative,
Substance use / addiction, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Cigna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health,
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health,
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, OCD, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Providence Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, PTSD, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford,
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Identity issues, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, Maternal mental health, OCD, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Trauma,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Providence Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Maternal mental health, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Providence Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative,
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative,
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues, Men's issues, Panic disorders, PTSD, Trauma,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative,
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Ascension, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes, Eating disorders, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative,
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Substance use / addiction, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Panic disorders, PTSD, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes, Eating disorders, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Men's issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative,
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Curative
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage,
About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use in Kansas City, MO
- 100%Substance use / addiction
- 98%Anxiety
- 96%Depression
- 89%Stress management
- 88%Trauma
- 100%Aetna
- 96%Cigna
- 88%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 72%Ascension
- 60%Curative
- 99%English
- 2%Spanish
- 1%Hindi
- 1%Urdu
- 84%Online only
- 16%In-person or online
- 71%Woman
- 28%Man
- 1%Non-binary
- 57%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 30%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 6%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 4%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 1%Licensed Psychologist
- 99%Individual therapy
- 39%Family therapy
- 35%Couples therapy
- 17%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions
Find the right addiction counselor for you
Headway makes it easier to find support for overcoming addiction — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing an Addiction Therapist in Kansas City
Finding addiction therapists in Kansas City starts with looking for care that matches the specific concern you want support for. Addiction care can include support for alcohol use, drug use, gambling, compulsive behaviors, cravings, and relapse prevention. Many therapists list experience with approaches like motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy for substance use, harm reduction, or coordination with medication-assisted care. Some people also choose to work with a prescriber as part of their care team, so reading each therapist’s specialties and approach can help you identify the right fit.
Kansas City offers a range of local options, from in-person appointments near central neighborhoods to virtual therapy across Missouri. Virtual care can also expand access if you want a therapist with specific addiction experience, alcohol support services, or a background that aligns with your preferences. As you compare therapists, look at appointment availability, whether they offer a free phone consultation, and how they describe their communication style. Recovery can involve changes over time, so a non-judgmental therapist with experience in harm reduction or substance use support may be an important factor in your search.
Therapy in Kansas City can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and make ongoing care easier to plan for. Headway helps you find addiction therapists, many of whom accept insurance, are accepting new patients, and offer upfront cost estimates before you book. You can browse profiles, compare specialties, and schedule directly when you’re ready.
If you or someone you know is experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms — especially from alcohol or benzodiazepines — talk to a medical provider or seek emergency care before starting outpatient therapy. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction or substance use and is in a crisis, immediately reach out to:
* 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988 * SAMHSA National Helpline — 1-800-662-HELP (4357), free, confidential, 24/7 * Crisis Text Line — text HOME to 741741
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