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Top family therapists in Kansas City, MO

Strengthen family bonds in Kansas City with Headway's compassionate providers who specialize in family dynamics, communication, and relationship repair. Our 379 licensed therapists offer flexible virtual and in-person sessions to help families navigate conflict, build trust, and create meaningful connections. Most sessions are covered by insurance, with patients saving an average of 75% on therapy costs.

Danelle Batterton

Danelle Batterton

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“As a Licensed Professional Counselor, that has been helping people for over 20 years, I believe in focusing on positive lifestyles...”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lindsay Davis

Lindsay Davis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Kirkwood, MO


“I love partnering with my clients to ensure their goals are met and they feel supported, validated, and empowered to reach their goals.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jasmine Winter

Jasmine Winter

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


I get to know each client individually, so we can work collaboratively to come up with goals that we work toward at your pace, ebbing and flowing as your needs change. My clinical experience has included intensive in-home crisis stabilization therapy, complex trauma treatment, solution-focused brief therapy, and treatment of dual-diagnoses.

I moved to St. Louis, MO from Tampa, FL in 2019 to study Social Work at Washington University, and chose to make a home here with my husband, child, and pets. I spend most of my leisure time cooking, gardening, reading, hiking, and going on crafting sprees. I also love to travel away from home, in search of grand museums and new foods.

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Olisa Brown

Olisa Brown

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • St. Louis, MO


My work is grounded in the belief that healing happens when we feel seen, heard, and understood. I strive to meet each client with compassion and curiosity, honoring their unique story while helping them develop the tools they need to move forward. Whether I am working with children, teens, or adults, my goal is to help each person feel more confident in who they are and more hopeful about where they’re going.

Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 10 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.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Joanie Defibaugh

Joanie Defibaugh

Therapist

Virtual • Carrollton, MO


“My approach is warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental. I work with adults to better understand how past experiences continue to shape their lives today...”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tiffany George

Tiffany George

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe healing begins when you have a space where you feel safe enough to be yourself without judgment, pressure, or expectations.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Traci Baker

Traci Baker

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I use CBT and other evidence-based practices to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Danillie Francis

Danillie Francis

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My style is warm, laid-back, and inviting. I want therapy to feel like a place where you can exhale, speak openly, and be yourself without worrying about saying the "right" thing.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Angelica Downey

Angelica Downey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Springfield, MO


“I'm not a "blank slate" therapist- I show up as a real person. I offer connection, humor, and authenticity...”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Alexusia Dickerson

Alexusia Dickerson

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


I am a dedicated and compassionate licensed therapist with over six years of experience in the field. Some of my areas of expertise and specializations include but are not limited to Anxiety, Depression, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem issues, addictions, personality disorders, and life decisions. My mission is to provide a safe and supportive environment where individuals/couples can explore their challenges, find solutions, and ultimately achieve greater well-being and personal growth.

Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Timothy Welch

Timothy Welch

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


I’m a licensed therapist with a background in Marriage and Family Therapy. I work with individuals, couples and families who are navigating depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, or just feeling stuck. My approach is collaborative, supportive, and grounded in research—I’m here to help you make sense of what you’re going through and find a path forward. Whether you're facing a tough transition or looking to strengthen your emotional well-being, we’ll work together to create meaningful change.

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Gene Garcia

Gene Garcia

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Springfield, MO


I am a therapist and strategic behavioral‐health leader with more than a decade of experience supporting youth, families, and adults navigating complex trauma, transition, and systems involvement. My background spans emergency shelter work, foster‐care transition programs, community‐based counseling, and clinical supervision of multidisciplinary teams.

Clients often describe me as steady, collaborative, and deeply attuned to the stories people carry. I bring a trauma‐informed lens to every interaction, honoring the resilience people develop in the face of adversity. My work is shaped by years of program development, crisis intervention, and advocacy for underserved communities — and by a belief that healing grows in environments where people feel seen, safe, and respected.

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andrew Mahtani

Andrew Mahtani

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I provide a warm, nonjudgmental space to explore experiences, build practical skills, and navigate life's challenges—come as you are, and we'll work together from there.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Dr. Stephen Baker

Dr. Stephen Baker

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I generally work with adult populations and have over ten years of experience working with the following client concerns: Major depressive disorder, general anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, personality disorder concerns, stress management,...”
Family issues, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Shawntelle Fisher

Shawntelle Fisher

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • St. Louis, MO


Hi, I'm Shawntelle Fisher, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) passionate about helping children, teens, adults, and families navigate life's challenges with compassion and practical tools. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, foster care and adoption, family conflict, grief, and life transitions. I offer evidence-based care tailored to your unique needs so you feel understood, supported, and hopeful about your next steps.

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Cultural & ethnic issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Harry Pearson

Dr. Harry Pearson

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


I’m Dr. Pearson, and I draw on over 30 years of counseling experience helping individuals, couples, marriages, families, teens, children, and organizations work through life’s challenges. I support clients dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, anger, relationship issues, family conflict, addiction and alcohol concerns, military-related stress, and major life transitions. My background includes working with people across many stages of life, including active-duty military members, veterans, DoD staff, military families, couples preparing for marriage, families under stress, and individuals seeking healthier ways to live at home, at work, and in their relationships. I believe therapy should offer hope, practical support, and a clear path toward healthy change.

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Lily Dawson

Lily Dawson

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Therapy with me isn't about fixing you—it's about clearing the obstacles that keep you from trusting your own inner authority.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Mollie-Beth Brewer

Mollie-Beth Brewer

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I specialize in working with patients who have experienced trauma and are seeking insight into the origins of their symptoms in order to achieve symptom reduction.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Joshua Carlson

Joshua Carlson

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I'll help you understand what's happening in your nervous system, why certain patterns keep repeating, and how to shift them in sustainable ways.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Direct, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Robert Keyes

Robert Keyes

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Taking better care of yourself is not selfish - it is often the first step toward feeling like yourself again.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
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.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Patrick Schmitz

Patrick Schmitz

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Clients often describe my style as calm, collaborative, and steady — offering a supportive space to pause, reflect, and grow toward lasting balance.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Debra Landis

Debra Landis

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


Hi, I'm Debbie Landis, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than sixteen years of clinical practice and over twenty-five years of experience supporting children, families, and adults through life's challenges. I earned my Master of Social Work from the University of Kansas and specialize in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship concerns, and the lasting effects of childhood experiences. I believe meaningful change happens when people feel safe, heard, and accepted. My goal is to provide a supportive space where you can build insight, strengthen resilience, and move toward the life you want.

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Elmer Otey

Elmer Otey

Therapist

Virtual • St. Louis, MO


“Therapy can be a space where you feel supported, challenged, and empowered to begin creating healthier ways of coping, connecting, and moving forward.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Karla Pollock-smith

Karla Pollock-smith

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I thoroughly enjoy working with women who are ready to emotionally and mentally feel better. I treat anxiety, depression, people-pleasing, perfectionism, wounded self-esteem and childhood trauma.”
Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Stress management, Trauma
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Lenae Tippett

Lenae Tippett

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My style is warm, direct, and collaborative, and I aim to create an emotionally safe environment where you feel seen, supported, and empowered to take meaningful steps forward.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kacie-lynn Wigger

Kacie-lynn Wigger

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I work to provide a safe space for individuals, couples, and families who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or weighed down by life's challenges.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Mary Mcgraugh

Mary Mcgraugh

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My true passion and expertise lies in trauma (specifically preverbal and complex traumas in children).”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Allison Williams

Allison Williams

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Saint Charles, MO


“Each session starts with a check-in that gives me insight into how things have been going, followed by asking the client what they would like to focus on for their session.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 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.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Rebecca Scandell

Rebecca Scandell

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


I have 26 years of experience dealing with individuals, couples, families in therapy. We will work together to develop plans that are unique and right for you.

Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Natalie Staggers

Natalie Staggers

Therapist

Virtual • St. Louis, MO


“You can expect a warm, empowering, and nonjudgmental space where you feel supported while also encouraged to grow.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Saribeth Lavely

Saribeth Lavely

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I tend to work well with people who want therapy to feel human and collaborative rather than overly formal or clinical.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Justin McKevitt

Justin McKevitt

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I take a collaborative, down-to-earth approach and tailor therapy to what actually works for you no one-size-fits-all plans.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Benjamin Hensley

Benjamin Hensley

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My approach is collaborative, supportive, and rooted in the belief that every person deserves to feel respected, understood, and free from judgment.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Stephanie Gillen

Stephanie Gillen

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


If you're dealing with anxiety that won't let up, a life change that's left you off-balance, or relationship tension that keeps getting in the way — I can help. After 10 years as a school social worker in St. Louis, I know what it looks like when people are overwhelmed, and what it actually takes to move through it. Today I work with adults navigating similar territory: the pressure that builds quietly, the transitions that feel harder than expected, the moments in relationships that leave you stuck. My focus is on making therapy practical, grounded, and worth your time.

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Abby Pease

Abby Pease

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


Hello, I’m Abby Pease, LCSW, QS! As a therapist, I strive to create a safe and welcoming space where clients feel truly seen and supported. I bring warmth, energy, and a touch of humor into my work, helping clients navigate challenges while also reminding them that healing doesn’t always have to be heavy. My goal is to walk alongside you with compassion and clarity as you move toward growth and resilience.

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Dr. Erin Shannon

Dr. Erin Shannon

Psychologist

Virtual • Missouri


“My goal is to make sure you have tools and techniques that actually work for you and that you can use them on DAY ONE to see a positive impact and feel better!”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Felicia Spratt

Dr. Felicia Spratt

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I specialize in working with individuals between the ages of 12–24 who are struggling with impulsivity, anger, antisocial behaviors, substance use, and family dysfunction.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

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Find the right counselor for your family

Headway makes it easier to find family-focused support — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Family Therapist in Kansas City, MO

Finding family therapists in Kansas City starts with understanding what your family wants to address together. Family counseling can support parenting conflict, adolescent concerns, blended family dynamics, and communication across generations. Family therapists are trained to work with the relational system, not just one person. As you compare therapists, look for listed experience with family counseling, child and teen support, couples work, or approaches like family systems therapy.

In a mid-sized market like Kansas City, you may find a mix of local offices and virtual appointments across the metro area. Some families prefer meeting in person, while others choose virtual sessions to make it easier for multiple people to attend from different locations. Session structure may vary, including full-family sessions, parent sessions, sibling sessions, or individual meetings with one family member. Reading therapist bios can help you understand how each therapist structures care, communicates with families, and approaches shared goals.

Family counseling 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 see your estimated out-of-pocket cost before booking. Headway helps you compare therapists who offer family counseling in Kansas City, accept a wide range of insurance plans, and are accepting new patients, so you can review bios, check availability, and book directly when you’re ready.

If anyone in your family is experiencing or worried about abuse, threats, or coercion, joint family or couples therapy usually isn't the right starting point — individual support is safer. The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-422-4453) and National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788\) can help you think through next steps.

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