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Obsessive-compulsive disorder therapists & psychiatrists in Kansas City, MO

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Top OCD therapists and psychiatrists in Kansas City, MO

Managing intrusive thoughts and compulsions doesn't have to feel overwhelming. Kansas City residents can access evidence-based OCD treatment through Headway's network of warm, solution-oriented providers trained in I-CBT and ACT approaches. Sessions are customizable to your schedule and budget.

Riki Clark

Riki Clark

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Springfield, MO


My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck - whether from the pressures of work, family, trauma, or life transitions. They may be experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD symptoms, or the lingering effects of trauma. Many are high functioning professionals, first responders, healthcare workers, or veterans who've spent years putting others first and are now realizing their own mental health needs attention. They're seeking a provider who listens, validates, and offers practical, stigma-free care to ease symptoms, improve focus and sleep, and regain balance with a collaborative, holistic plan.

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Jenny Long

Dr. Jenny Long

Psychologist

Virtual • Missouri


“In my 20 years of experience in the field, I have helped many adults cope with anxiety, trauma, depression, OCD, and general mental wellness issues.”
OCD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
LeAnna Fowlds

LeAnna Fowlds

Therapist

Virtual • Jefferson City, MO


“Treating clients with dignity and respect while valuing the right to self-determination creates an environment of person-centered and self-directed treatment.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 17 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ally Allen

Ally Allen

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri with over three years of experience helping individuals navigate and process traumatic events. I am passionate about supporting clients in growing and excelling amid life's challenges. I want everyone to grow and become a healthier, more balanced version of themselves.

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Jennifer Moniz

Jennifer Moniz

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My work is grounded in a trauma-informed, whole-person approach that recognizes the importance of the nervous system in mental, physical and emotional well-being.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Claire Pfeifer

Claire Pfeifer

Therapist

Virtual • St. Louis, MO


I work with clients of diverse backgrounds, sexual orientations, genders, and relationship structures. I specialize in assisting adults and couples to recognize and disrupt existing patterns learned throughout their lives, which can affect them in multiple ways. Additionally, I offer practical skills that can be applied immediately to address symptoms of anxiety, depression, and relationship issues, thereby improving overall functioning.

OCD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Candyce Bell

Candyce Bell

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My counseling style is very welcoming and inviting. I believe in honoring the values of respect, sensitivity, compassion, empathy...”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
David Bova

David Bova

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe that the journey starts with where the client is and that there is no such thing as slow progress.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Creative, Energetic
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Justin Cook

Dr. Justin Cook

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lake Saint Louis, MO


“I believe in your abilities and your strengths. I believe that the counseling relationship is where we work together to help you move to a life where you want to be.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sara Joern

Sara Joern

Therapist

Virtual • St. Louis, MO


Welcome! First and foremost, I am honoring you for taking this step. You're ready for a change. There's a craving for deep healing on your journey towards wellness. You want to gain understanding and insight, resolve inner conflicts, improve relationships, explore unconscious patterns, and transform into the most empowered version of yourself. You may be looking for tools for self-regulation, as well as ways to integrate your mind, body, and heart. If you've been grappling with larger questions about yourself or your life and are ready to take the next step, you've come to the right place.

OCD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rebecca Williams

Rebecca Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I strive to create a supportive, collaborative space where clients feel understood and empowered to build effective coping skills and work towards healing.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Kelly McKinney

Kelly McKinney

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Missouri


I'm a certified nurse practitioner of 11 years. I've been caring for patients with psychiatric conditions for the past 6 years. My goal is to create a space where you can be open, honest, and as expressive as you need to be.

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
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.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Tiffany Clapp

Tiffany Clapp

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I am genuine, reliable, nonjudgmental, and affirming and will do everything I can to build your trust...”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kevin Scobey

Kevin Scobey

Therapist

Virtual • St. Louis, MO


“My understanding of attachment and trauma informs my work, as I believe these factors play a crucial role in overall development and well-being.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Warren Weston

Dr. Warren Weston

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe in a holistic approach to psychiatric care, which includes treating the body and mind by incorporating the basics of good health which include exercise, sleep and diet.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephanie Ball

Stephanie Ball

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Missouri


“My approach to treatment is simple: I work with you as a partner. I don't believe in one-size-fits-all care.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kate Perkins

Kate Perkins

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Together, we can help you find the courage to heal from the past, turn down the negative voice in your mind...”
OCD, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alexandra Swinney

Alexandra Swinney

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Blue Springs, MO


OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Gianina Catron

Gianina Catron

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Springfield, MO


“I am certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT, a form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and trained in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR).”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Kimberly Webb

Kimberly Webb

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Randall Soland

Randall Soland

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I have been a counselor for 46 years. I am comfortable with and good with all kinds of of issues excluding only the eating disorders.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Direct, Empowering, Energetic, Holistic, Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
April Adams Edwards

April Adams Edwards

Therapist

Virtual • St. Louis, MO


OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
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Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Kansas City, MO


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OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Samuel Temesgen

Samuel Temesgen

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Missouri


That I intend to fully invest myself in helping them

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Debora Jette

Debora Jette

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Hannah Mooney

Hannah Mooney

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Blue Springs, MO


“Therapy's a fun adventure with me! I listen with a smile, zap negative thoughts, heal tough memories with EMDR, and let you shine through art—no skills needed!”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Mark Koch

Mark Koch

Therapist

Virtual • Saint Charles, MO


“My style is to listen carefully to your complaints or concerns, then to check with you to insure that we have agreement as to what you would like to change.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Richard Lourie

Dr. Richard Lourie

Psychologist

Virtual • Missouri


“Therapy is a collaborative process. You are the expert on you; but together we can work to build on your strengths and find ways to overcome challenges...”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

About our therapists who can help with OCD located within 20 miles of Kansas City, MO

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Kansas City, MO
There are over 22 therapists in Kansas City, MO accepting new patients.
22+
Average years in practice
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8 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Anxiety
  • 100%Depression
  • 100%OCD
  • 95%Trauma
  • 86%PTSD
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 91%Cigna
  • 91%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
  • 82%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 73%Ascension
Languages spoken
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  • 95%English
  • 9%Spanish
How they see their clients
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  • 95%In-person or online
  • 5%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 68%Woman
  • 32%Man
License types
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  • 50%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 41%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 5%Licensed Psychologist
  • 5%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 50%Family therapy
  • 41%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 41%Couples therapy

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Find an expert who truly understands OCD

Headway helps you manage obsessive-compulsive disorder with expert-guided support — from finding the right therapist or psychiatrist, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing an OCD Therapist in Kansas City

Searching for OCD therapists in Kansas City starts with finding a therapist trained in obsessive-compulsive disorder care. OCD can involve intrusive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, reassurance seeking, avoidance, and anxiety. Exposure and response prevention, often called ERP, is one therapy approach some clinicians use when supporting people with OCD, and many therapists receive specific training in it. As you compare options, look for therapists who list ERP, OCD, anxiety, or related experience in their bios so you can see how closely their training matches your needs.

In a mid-sized market like Kansas City, you may find both local therapists and virtual options across Missouri. Some people prefer an in-person office, while others choose virtual appointments for schedule flexibility or access to therapists with more specific OCD training. When reviewing therapists, look beyond whether they mention OCD. Check whether they describe ERP experience, appointment availability, session structure, and whether they offer a free phone consultation. A therapist’s bio can also help you understand their communication style and what care with them may look like.

OCD therapy in Kansas City can be a significant cost 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 search for therapists who are accepting new patients, review detailed bios, confirm insurance details, and see estimated out-of-pocket costs before booking. From there, you can compare therapists, review fit, and book directly when you’re ready.

1 Cost may vary based on your location, age, and insurance coverage.