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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.

David Belt

David Belt

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“David enjoys using a variety of approaches to meet his clients needs, including Internal Family Systems, Emotion Focused Therapy, and Gottman Method Couples Therapy.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
David Evans

David Evans

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My approach to therapy is honoring client driven care. I believe using unconditional positive regard, with establishing solution-based goals...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jeannie Gaye

Jeannie Gaye

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe therapy is a safe space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported without judgment.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Cynthia Anders

Cynthia Anders

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


I am a licensed professional counselor. I enjoy working with children as well as adults to help them achieve their goals.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Laken Enochs

Laken Enochs

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


I work primarily with adults experiencing substance use, trauma, depression, and anxiety. I have a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology with 9 years of experience in private practice, inpatient substance use clinics, and community based mental health centers.

Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Emmogene Chepely

Emmogene Chepely

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe in creating an environment of safety, trust, and acceptance in order to help people learn how to begin to provide those things for themselves.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Centurion Johnson

Centurion Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • St. Louis, MO


“I am very passionate about helping those that have been disenfranchised, discarded and dismissed by society.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sally Crisp

Sally Crisp

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Missouri


“I worked as a psychiatric and emergency room registered nurse for eight years before obtaining a Master of Science of Nursing degree.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Angela Boen

Angela Boen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Ellisville, MO


“I take pride in maintaining a relaxed and approachable style that allows my clients to feel truly at ease from the moment they step into our session.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Sam Brannen

Dr. Sam Brannen

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I am known as a therapist who challenges clients to initiate and experience change in their lives which will lead to A much more satisfactory quality of life.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Challenging, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Tracy Francis

Tracy Francis

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I strive to create a space where they do not have to be strong, guarded, or "on" anymore—a space where they can simply be human.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Theresa DeBord

Theresa DeBord

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Lake Saint Louis, MO


“Solution focused therapy is a good place to start to help alleviate an issue while also developing long term goals with more intense counseling.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Ashley Nerusu

Ashley Nerusu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Missouri


I believe mental health care should feel collaborative, compassionate, and free of judgment. My goal is to create a safe, welcoming space where you feel heard, understood, and supported throughout your treatment journey.

I specialize in women's mental health, including anxiety, depression, pregnancy (antepartum), postpartum mental health, life transitions, and the unique emotional challenges women experience across different stages of life. Whether you're preparing for motherhood, adjusting after delivery, balancing career and family, or navigating everyday stress, I strive to provide personalized, evidence-based care tailored to your goals.

My approach is warm, patient-centered, and collaborative. I take the time to understand your story, educate you about your treatment options, and develop a plan that aligns with your values and lifestyle. I believe the best outcomes happen when patients feel empowered to participate in their care and have a provider they can trust.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Ricky Cooper

Ricky Cooper

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Emotions are the main driver to healing; therefore, I like to revisit integral moments or relationships from the clients life and process the associated feelings to uncover the correlation between how these feelings impact them in the present.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dawn Leatherman-Kulis

Dawn Leatherman-Kulis

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I bring a trauma-informed lens to all my work, ensuring that clients feel safe and empowered throughout the therapeutic process.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Direct, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Sarah Roque

Sarah Roque

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I am a non-judgemental, open, and empathetic therapist that helps clients make changes to improve their quality of life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Maria Smith

Maria Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


No matter how long you have struggled, or how stuck you feel, you CAN heal and grow...I believe that; and I will help you believe that, as we work together. I work with people of all ages who struggle with a wide range of issues including, but not limited to anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and interpersonal issues. You will be in a safe, empathic, and non-judgmental space with me, as we do healing and transformative work, and I would be honored to help empower you to move forward.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Deborah Medari

Dr. Deborah Medari

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Missouri


“My goal is to provide compassionate, personalized care that considers the whole person—not just symptoms.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Christopher Hall

Christopher Hall

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I'm a compassionate and skilled mental health therapist with a Master's degree, committed to supporting individuals from all backgrounds—especially those within BIPOC and LGBTQIA communities.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Megan Barber

Megan Barber

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe every person can grow, heal, and create meaningful change. I offer a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where you can be yourself...”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dia Hicks

Dia Hicks

Therapist

Virtual • Olivette, MO


“Through a compassionate and collaborative approach, I help clients explore their experiences, build healthy coping skills, process difficult emotions, and develop greater self-awareness and confidence.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Celena Shivers

Dr. Celena Shivers

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Missouri


“My commitment is to service you with hope, courage, and purpose to improve your well-being while living with your diagnosis.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Cory Emily

Cory Emily

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My work centers on trauma healing using various approaches. Together, we'll build emotional resilience and restore a sense of trust and power in yourself.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Amanda Frederick

Amanda Frederick

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I have been successful in developing therapeutic relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds, using culturally competent counseling techniques.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Anita Green

Anita Green

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My approach is individualized, designed to meet your unique needs and focus on what matters most to you.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Uraina Domon

Uraina Domon

Therapist

Virtual • Ballwin, MO


Uraina, is a LCSW, with 10+ yrs or experience. She is a therapist who Is compassionate and understanding, who meets the clients where they are. Enjoys helping clients to feel empowered to find their own true potential. She has the understanding that each client's needs are unique to their own situations. She specializes in CBT, TFCBT, Trauma, MI, Mindfulness, Attachment Disorders, LGBT communities, Grief, Substance Use, Boundary Setting, Relationships Issues and more.

Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Michelle Langley

Michelle Langley

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


Hello,

I look forward working with you as you navigate

Life’s transitions—whether in relationships, work, or health—can be challenging. Together, we’ll navigate these changes and uncover new possibilities for growth and peace.

Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Ashley Nelson

Ashley Nelson

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Ashley offers a client centered approach, delivering individualized therapeutic treatment to meet the needs of each client.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ronnie Studie

Ronnie Studie

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe healing happens in the context of a trusting therapeutic relationship, and I work to meet you exactly where you are.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Tina Chaney

Tina Chaney

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas City, MO


“I specialize in the psychological effects of societal events on both children and adults, particularly in the context of immigration.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Lisa Coleman

Lisa Coleman

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My approach to therapy is very eclectic and I like to start where the client is and the goals that they want to achieve to live their best life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Mickee Anderson

Mickee Anderson

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe therapy should feel like a conversation, not an interview. I'm naturally curious and genuinely interested in getting to know your story, your strengths, and the experiences that have shaped you.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
James Keeton

James Keeton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Ballwin, MO


“I am passionate about mental health because I believe that mental health challenges are a natural part of life, and overcoming them allows you to live a full, successful life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Phyllis Gould

Phyllis Gould

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I have always been interested in clients' cultural backgrounds and am fluent in Spanish, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, French and German.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Sandra Gage

Sandra Gage

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 30 years of experience helping adults navigate mental health, substance use, and life's many transitions.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Katie Elmore

Katie Elmore

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I am a licensed clinical social worker and substance use counselor with specialized training in perinatal mental health.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Gladys Smith

Dr. Gladys Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I'm an integrative somatic trauma therapist with over 20 years of experience in mental health and substance abuse, as eating disorders.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Ravi Starr

Ravi Starr

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“After our first session, you will have learned one concrete skill that you can use in your everyday life.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Alyssa Cline Spencer

Alyssa Cline Spencer

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Before I became a therapist, I was a foster care caseworker for 7 years and worked with so many families on repairing family dynamics...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
NeKisha Holloway

NeKisha Holloway

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My clients describe me as compassionate, but also structured—someone who brings both warmth and a clear path forward.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use in Kansas City, MO

Number of therapists serving Kansas City, MO
There are over 407 therapists in Kansas City, MO accepting new patients.
407+
Average years in practice
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11 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Substance use / addiction
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 95%Depression
  • 87%Stress management
  • 87%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 94%Cigna
  • 87%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 68%Ascension
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 3%Spanish
  • 1%Portuguese
How they see their clients
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  • 79%Online only
  • 20%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 71%Woman
  • 29%Man
License types
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  • 57%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 30%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 5%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 5%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 1%Licensed Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 38%Family therapy
  • 34%Couples therapy
  • 18%Child or adolescent therapy

Frequently asked questions

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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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