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Top couples therapists in Kansas City, MO

Navigate relationship challenges with Kansas City couples therapy focused on improving communication and resolving conflict. Headway's network of experienced providers offers flexible scheduling with availability within two weeks, and most sessions are covered by insurance so you can focus on strengthening your partnership.

Sandra Labadia

Sandra Labadia

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


As a board certified psychotherapist, I believe prioritizing mental health is key to happiness and stability in life. Seeking help can be one of the hardest parts, so congratulations on taking that step! I’ve been practicing for 10 years, I work with a plethora of inter-generational clients aged 21-90 who are struggling with anxiety and depression and trauma.

As a chaplain, I take a psycho-spiritual approach and work with clients assisting with intercultural issues, blended family dynamics, religiosity challenges and grief & loss.

Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ephraim Tokar

Ephraim Tokar

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


Hi there, my name’s Ephraim and I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 20+ years of experience. My specialties consist of relationships, men’s issues, career counseling, and psychosomatic illnesses.

Whether it's individuals or couples, I'm happy to get to work with whomever comes my way. I do my best to facilitate a warm, trusting environment. I received my Bachelors degree in Child Psychology, working initially with the adolescent population before transitioning over to adults. I then received my Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. Looking forward to meeting with you soon!

Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. John VanderKaay

Dr. John VanderKaay

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


Dr. John has more than thirty years experience in counseling ministry, including fifteen years in military chaplaincy, in both Active Duty and Reserves, including combat tour of duty in Iraq; He holds a Masters of Arts in Theological Studies, a Masters of Divinity, specializing in Pastoral Counseling, and a Doctor of Ministry in Marriage and Family Counseling. John & Terri have been married 30+ years and have five children.

Relationship issues, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Isaac Huddleston

Isaac Huddleston

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“With 19 years of experience across group, family, individual, and trauma therapy, I bring real-life experiences and resilience to my work...”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Stress management, Trauma
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Bonnie Lewis

Bonnie Lewis

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Therapy can be a space where you feel supported, understood, and able to move toward healing at a pace that feels right for you.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Quinisa Grant

Quinisa Grant

Therapist

Virtual • St. Louis, MO


“My approach is trauma-informed and evidence-based, focusing on practical tools to help you not just survive, but heal, restore, grow, and thrive.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Substance use / addiction
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, 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.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Elma McBroom

Elma McBroom

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I'm someone who's worked with people in high-stress environments for years, including military settings where pressure, anger, and emotional shutdown are common.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Denise Morrow

Denise Morrow

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I understand that past choices, missed opportunities, and difficult circumstances can carry a lot of weight.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kristy Wood

Kristy Wood

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


I believe that everyone deserves a safe space to feel heard and supported. I pride myself on being a proactive advocate for my clients, ensuring that every strategy we implement is tailored to their unique long-term goals.

Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.

Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Katie Evans

Katie Evans

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My approach is guided by a nervous system perspective which accounts for biological, relational, emotional, and cognitive influences which both predispose and continuously shape our lives.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Rachel Dowell

Rachel Dowell

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I've spent over 20 years in community mental health, sitting with people through crisis, loss, and big life changes.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Taylor Jackson

Taylor Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My goal is to create a space where you feel supported, challenged, and empowered to move toward the life you want.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Challenging, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Amy Marty

Amy Marty

Psychologist

Virtual • Saint Charles, MO


“I have training in clinical psychology as well as theology. I provide a holistic perspective and support in areas of body, mind, soul, spirit.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Nadia Raza

Nadia Raza

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe therapy has to be a collaborative process and meet the client where they are to better support them.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 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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Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care
Affirming, Creative, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Asha Soni

Asha Soni

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I help adults discover the connections between thoughts, feelings/emotions, and behaviors as well as how these impact relationships and personal satisfaction with life.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Destiny McCain

Destiny McCain

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


ADHD is my superpower and I enjoy helping clients make sense of the chaotic mind. If you are constantly overthinking before bed or feeling paralyzed by your daily to-do list, we will work together to break that cycle. I understand past experiences, often unidentified traumas, shape how we show up in present interactions. Life transitions can be difficult, and it is my pleasure to assist you whether you are changing careers, expanding or downsizing in family roles, or just trying to decide what's next. Life stressors are inevitable, but they don't have to be anxiety-filled experiences.

Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 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.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sarah Lee

Sarah Lee

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My expertise is helping those impacted by a crisis, trauma, or abuse, and are experiencing suicidal ideation, anxiety, and substance dependence.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Debra Richardson

Debra Richardson

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I want you to feel different than when you started therapy, and empowered to manage your challenges moving forward.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Bernadette Spooner Thompson

Bernadette Spooner Thompson

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My work lives at the intersection of societal hierarchies and cultural identity, always held within a trauma-informed framework.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jennifer Burgin

Jennifer Burgin

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I strive to be different than other therapists and will go above and beyond to customize therapy just for you...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kevin Kohnke

Kevin Kohnke

Therapist

Virtual • Wellsville, MO


“I'm passionate about this work because I've been there myself. I know what it's like to battle anxiety and depression...”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Creative, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Dietzman

Sarah Dietzman

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My approach to therapy is to help individuals increase their self-awareness and empower them to be their best selves.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Suzanne Seitz

Suzanne Seitz

Therapist

Virtual • Grain Valley, MO


“I'm warm, and I'll also push you. Sitting with the hard parts is where change happens, and I won't let you circle them alone.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Mary Meehan

Mary Meehan

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My goal is to help you better understand yourself, strengthen your resilience, and create meaningful change that lasts beyond our sessions.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Xinli Fan

Xinli Fan

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe in a compassionate, collaborative, and personalized approach to therapy. Using trauma-informed and attachment-based techniques, I integrate EMDR, IFS, EFT, and mindfulness to help you process pain, develop healthier relationships, and...”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Angela Clark

Angela Clark

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I bring a "dual perspective" to therapy—combining clinical training with the empathy of someone who has actually lived through the struggle.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Mai Lisi

Mai Lisi

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Town and Country, MO


“My approach to therapy is thoughtful, strategic, and action-oriented. I listen carefully to understand not only what's happening, but why it keeps happening.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Katherine Schenk

Katherine Schenk

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I have 15+ years of experience working with a wide range of individuals including those with traumatic brain injuries, individuals with a variety of learning and cognitive impairments...”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Challenging, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Amber Wood

Amber Wood

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I know what it's like to be shamed based on religious stances, so rest assured, I won't be trying to push any beliefs into our sessions.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Sara Thompson

Sara Thompson

Therapist

Virtual • Camdenton, MO


“I understand the importance of taking a holistic approach to mental health and wellness. I am passionate about helping individuals, couples and families improve their overall well-being by addressing not just their mental health concerns, but also...”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Candice Williams

Candice Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“One small change can make a difference in any outcome if you allow it and are brave enough to take a risk.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Durre Mumtaz

Durre Mumtaz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Ballwin, MO


“I provide a safe, warm, empowering environment to deal with family concerns, relationship issues, job issues, and grief.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Shamon Williams

Shamon Williams

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Columbia, MO


“I believe it is important for people to show up as their truest self, without the feelings of fear or judgement.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Antony Ashby

Antony Ashby

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My approach to therapy is to empower the client the reach a solution that is beneficial for them in the long term.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our couples therapists located within 20 miles of Kansas City, MO

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Kansas City, MO
There are over 30 therapists in Kansas City, MO accepting new patients.
30+
Average years in practice
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7 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Anxiety
  • 93%Stress management
  • 93%Depression
  • 90%Family issues
  • 87%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 77%Cigna
  • 70%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 57%Ascension
  • 50%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
Languages spoken
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  • 97%English
  • 3%Hindi
  • 3%Kashmiri
  • 3%Punjabi
  • 3%Urdu
How they see their clients
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  • 97%In-person or online
  • 3%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 67%Woman
  • 33%Man
License types
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  • 50%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 23%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 20%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 7%Licensed Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 80%Couples therapy
  • 57%Family therapy
  • 30%Child or adolescent therapy

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Headway makes it easy to find support for your relationship — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Couples Therapist in Kansas City

Searching for couples therapists in Kansas City starts with knowing what you want to work on together. Couples therapy may focus on communication, conflict patterns, trust after infidelity, major life changes, or parenting disagreements. Some people search for Kansas City marriage counseling or a Kansas City marriage counselor, while others look for couples counseling in Kansas City. Across these searches, it helps to look for a therapist with training in couples work, such as a licensed marriage and family therapist, Gottman Method training, or Emotionally Focused Therapy.

In Kansas City, finding one therapist who works for both partners often means balancing location, schedule, session format, and fit. In-person appointments may work well if you want a shared space outside the home, while virtual appointments can make it easier to coordinate around two calendars. As you compare Kansas City couples counseling options, review each therapist’s bio for their approach to working with partners, the concerns they list, and whether they offer a brief initial consultation to assess fit before you book.

Couples 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 understand what you may pay before care begins. Headway helps you search for couples therapists who are accepting new patients, compare availability, verify insurance, and see estimated out-of-pocket costs upfront, so you can review bios, find a therapist who matches your needs, and book directly when you’re ready.

If you're experiencing or worried about violence, threats, or coercion in your relationship, couples therapy isn't usually the right starting point — individual support is safer. The National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788\) can help you think through next steps.

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