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Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in Kansas City, MO

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Top prenatal and postpartum therapists and psychiatrists in Kansas City, MO

Kansas City families turn to Headway for postpartum mental health support, where you can find providers skilled in addressing postpartum-related concerns through flexible, accessible therapy. Our network offers sessions designed around your schedule, with many providers available within days.

Dr. Sitwat Malik, MD

Dr. Sitwat Malik, MD

Psychiatrist

Virtual • St. Louis, MO


“I believes in a holistic approach to patient care, addressing emotional, physical, social, and psychological aspects of my patient's well-being.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Sharnita White

Sharnita White

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • St. Louis, MO


“I bring a compassionate, culturally responsive approach that honors each person's unique journey and identity.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Katie Holman

Katie Holman

Therapist

Virtual • Ellisville, MO


“I offer a comfortable and encouraging space for anxious girls and women, often in demanding or caregiving roles such as educators, healthcare workers, students, and mothers.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Heather Wood

Heather Wood

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Kirkwood, MO


“Clients can expect a warm, safe, relaxed environment where they are the driving force when it comes to what they want out of therapy.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Abby Cramsey

Abby Cramsey

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I am passionate about the body and mind connection and identifying ways to improve overall happiness to live your best life.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
William Dry

William Dry

Therapist

Virtual • Springfield, MO


“My approach to therapy is based on a healthy balance of challenge, support, and thinking outside of the box.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Susan Wise

Dr. Susan Wise

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland Heights, MO


“Insights to what they are dealing with and small weekly or semi weekly steps to accomplish and start moving forward towards their goal(s)”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Grace Young

Grace Young

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My aim is to offer you a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can freely explore and work toward the goals that hold significance for you.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica McDaniel

Jessica McDaniel

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I offer a mature, steady presence—one that balances warmth with skill—to guide clients toward growth, resilience, and meaningful change.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kara Stone

Kara Stone

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Troy, MO


“When the heart and mind can come into alignment, my clients have found they are more resilient and equipped than they ever imagined.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Debra Wren

Debra Wren

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Kirkwood, MO


I’m Debra Wren, a Licensed Professional Counselor with over a decade of experience helping adults navigate life’s challenges. I earned my Master’s degree in Counseling from Webster University, my Bachelor's in Interdisciplinary Studies from Arkansas State University and I am licensed in Missouri and Georgia.

I believe some of our greatest growth comes through the experiences we never expected. As a wife, mother, and woman who has navigated my own seasons of change, I understand what it means to keep showing up for others while sometimes losing sight of yourself. That perspective allows me to bring compassion, authenticity, and real-life understanding into my work.

I help adults with anxiety, depression, relationship and family stress, life transitions, self-worth, and unhealthy patterns. I also help couples (private pay only) with communication, conflict, emotional disconnection, betrayal, attachment concerns, and blended-family challenges.

I provide in-person and virtual counseling in Missouri and virtual counseling throughout Georgia.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rachele Maheu

Rachele Maheu

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Sometimes, taking the first step is the hardest, but with gentle support and determination, anything is possible.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Stacy Yeager

Stacy Yeager

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I understand the pressure to stay strong, the difficulty in asking for help, and the impact the job can have on personal and family life.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Kaylle Towers

Kaylle Towers

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I enjoy incorporating techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, and Trust Based Relational Interventions to help address obstacles from from low self-esteem and anxiety to relationship issues...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tonia Levison

Tonia Levison

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I know what it feels like to love your family deeply and still feel like you've lost yourself somewhere along the way.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kaitley Teter

Kaitley Teter

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe therapy isn't about "fixing" you—it's about helping you recognize your strengths, process difficult experiences, and move toward the life you want.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Angela McGowan

Angela McGowan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Dexter, MO


I've been doing this work for over 20 years — not because it's a career, but because I genuinely believe that understanding yourself changes everything. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor, certified hypnotherapist, and trained in neuropsychotherapy and mindfulness-based approaches. My focus is women and adolescent girls who are ready to go beyond symptom management and understand the deeper emotional patterns shaping their lives. I work with clients in Missouri via telehealth and see in-person clients in the Dexter area. I'm not a fit for everyone — I'm a fit for people who are ready to do real work.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Jessica Beaston

Jessica Beaston

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I help people break the cycle of daily stress by encouraging them to try new things, step outside of their comfort zones...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Karen Allen

Dr. Karen Allen

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas City, MO


“I have a deep interest in empowering women and girls, as I believe that their healing and wholeness contribute to the healing and wholeness of the world.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 14 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.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Desmond Hendren

Desmond Hendren

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe therapy should be personalized and collaborative. You know yourself and your life best, and my role is to help you understand what you're experiencing, identify what may be holding you back, and build tools that fit your everyday life.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Denise Sandoval

Denise Sandoval

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I am a passionate Latina mental health therapist who believes that everyone deserves to feel happy and supported, with a healthy mind and heart.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Jessica Bergner

Dr. Jessica Bergner

Psychologist

Virtual • Missouri


“I specialize in women's health and life transitions, including perinatal mental health, infertility, pregnancy loss, menopause, and reproductive health concerns.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Diabetes
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Morgan Geier

Morgan Geier

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Springfield, MO


“I use mindfulness practices alongside evidence-based approaches, including Person-Centered Therapy and EMDR, to meet each client's unique needs.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Allison Sisk

Allison Sisk

Therapist

Virtual • Springfield, MO


“I come to this work with a deep sense of purpose, shaped by my own experience serving in the military and witnessing the profound impact trauma can have on individuals and communities.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Sanburn

Sarah Sanburn

Therapist

Virtual • Webster Groves, MO


“I utilize play therapy to help children (2+) build emotional strength, resilience and an internal sense of calm.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Creative, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Holly Cormier

Holly Cormier

Psychologist

Virtual • Missouri


“My style is open and collaborative, creating a safe and supportive environment where clients feel heard and understood.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Mark Acker

Mark Acker

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Ozark, MO


I began my career in community mental health in 2010. I completed my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Evangel University. Prior to becoming a therapist I worked as a nurse for 13 years. This background leads me to take a holistic, whole-person approach to my practice. I work with children, adolescents, and adults and have specialized in treatment of trauma, ADHD, and child-parent conflicts.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Ashley Bonner

Ashley Bonner

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe every human being has the power within to overcome fear, anxiety and other obstacles preventing us from reaching our full potential.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 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.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Tyneshia Pryor

Tyneshia Pryor

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My goal is to help you blossom into your truest self by building emotional resilience, learning effective coping skills, and working toward meaningful goals.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 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.

Maternal mental health, 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.

Maternal mental health, 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.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 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.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 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.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 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.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Natalie Smith

Natalie Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I really enjoy helping people reach their full potential and rediscover reasons to love themselves and others.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 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.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Lisa Abu-Bakr

Lisa Abu-Bakr

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I seek to help individuals of all ages find their voice in a world where it can be difficult to feel heard.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

About our therapists who support maternal mental health located within 20 miles of Kansas City, MO

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Kansas City, MO
There are over 24 therapists in Kansas City, MO accepting new patients.
24+
Average years in practice
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8 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Maternal mental health
  • 96%Anxiety
  • 92%Women's issues
  • 92%Family issues
  • 88%Stress management
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 79%Cigna
  • 79%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 63%Providence Health Plan
  • 58%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
Languages spoken
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  • 96%English
How they see their clients
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  • 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 92%Woman
  • 8%Man
License types
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  • 46%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 29%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 17%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 8%Licensed Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 50%Couples therapy
  • 33%Family therapy
  • 29%Child or adolescent therapy

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Factors to Consider When Choosing a Postpartum Therapist in Kansas City

Finding postpartum therapists in Kansas City starts with looking for care that matches your specific needs after pregnancy or birth. Postpartum concerns can include postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, birth-related stress, identity shifts, and relationship strain. You may also see terms like perinatal therapy or maternal mental health therapy, which can include support during pregnancy and after birth. As you compare therapists, look for listed experience with postpartum care, counseling for postpartum depression, or a PMH-C credential, which can signal specialized training in perinatal mental health.

In a mid-sized city like Kansas City, your options may include therapists with local offices and therapists who offer virtual sessions across Missouri. Virtual care can be especially practical for new parents who are balancing infant care, changing schedules, and physical recovery. When narrowing your search, consider appointment availability, whether a therapist is accepting new patients, and whether they offer a free phone consultation. Reading therapist bios can also help you understand their approach, communication style, and experience with postpartum depression counseling before you book.

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 find postpartum depression therapists near you, shows estimated out-of-pocket costs before you book, and lets you filter by specialty, availability, appointment format, and fit. You can enter your insurance details on Headway to confirm coverage for your specific plan and location. You can browse therapists, review bios, and book directly when you’re ready.

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