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Top therapists in Kansas City, MO accepting new patients

Find mental health support in Kansas City across neighborhoods like Midtown, Westport, and the Crossroads Arts District. Headway connects you with 1,191 licensed providers offering flexible in-person or virtual sessions covered by insurance. Many patients pay as little as $0 per session.

Gary Schmidt

Gary Schmidt

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I am a trained Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist and I'm here to support you on your journey back to the "Self" - That calm, clear, confident center that's always been there.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alicia Hall

Alicia Hall

Therapist

Virtual • St. Louis, MO


“I strive to utilize a Clinical Coordinated Care Approach to improve the lives of individuals, families, communities, and front-line responders by creating, enhancing, and accessing a system of support through a strengths-based, clinically relevant,...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 18 insurance carriers
Patrice Robinson

Patrice Robinson

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I am passionate about serving individuals on their holistic journey. I focus on using the attachment base to support and learn to integrate your Faith through the struggles of life experiences.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Victoria Schleeper

Victoria Schleeper

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My focus is to help you move forward in your life with a better ability to navigate difficult situations.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jessica Daniels

Jessica Daniels

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My approach is collaborative and compassionate, working together without judgement to create meaningful change...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 17 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.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Michelle Daubendiek

Michelle Daubendiek

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I'll ask about what brought you in, your history, and what you hope to gain from therapy so I can understand your needs fully.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Marquetta Johnson

Marquetta Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of Kentucky and a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Missouri. I have over a decade of professional work experience in this field. I am a National Certified Counselor as well as a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, coping with addictions, motivation, self esteem, confidence, past trauma, and depression.

Anxiety, Depression, Substance use / addiction, Trauma
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joann Weston

Joann Weston

Therapist

Virtual • Farmington, MO


“As a licensed professional counselor, I believe we are multi-dimensional beings ~ physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rachel Wren

Rachel Wren

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I use a person-centered approach by meeting you where you are at and creating a safe, comfortable space.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
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.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Catherine Nkonge

Catherine Nkonge

Therapist

Virtual • St. Louis, MO


“I like to focus on identifying your strengths and helping you to maximize and incorporate them in the counseling process.”
Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma
Creative, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Lajuana Walker-McGill

Lajuana Walker-McGill

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas City, MO


“I am a Licensed Professional Counselor that is dedicated to helping others create positive outcomes for their lives.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Jensema

Elizabeth Jensema

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I use a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach to empower clients with the tools they need to move forward in a positive direction.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Amy Sobrino

Amy Sobrino

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I've spent much of my work with caregivers and care partners, and have a passion for helping people who care for others.”
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Brandon Thoma

Brandon Thoma

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas City, MO


“I believe that the client comes first in the therapy process and is most successful when they are met with unwavering support.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Elton Priddy

Elton Priddy

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“As a therapist, I try to support the client with compassionate care while focusing on solutions to move forward in life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Glenna Miller

Glenna Miller

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe seeking help is an act of courage and strength. My goal is to walk alongside you with compassion and clarity, helping you build resilience, healthier coping strategies, and a stronger sense of emotional and spiritual well-being.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Gary Probst

Dr. Gary Probst

Therapist

Virtual • St. Louis, MO


“I teach psychopharmacology at a major university, and I can be an asset when it comes to medication.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Peter Schumaker

Peter Schumaker

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • St. Louis, MO


“I've seen successful men and women feel defeated by the struggles they face at home and watched them change their painful patterns to find the joy they previously thought was impossible.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Erin Doherty Copeland

Dr. Erin Doherty Copeland

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My approach is primarily existential-humanistic while utilizing evidence-based therapies that are the most effective for the specific disorders or symptoms with which the individual presents.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ellie De Lucca

Ellie De Lucca

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • St. Louis, MO


“My goal is to help you stop being a character in your own life and start becoming the author of your own story.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Taylor Oberhelman-McLeod

Taylor Oberhelman-McLeod

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I'm passionate about supporting mothers and fathers through pregnancy, postpartum, and the transition into parenthood.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kelli Murphy-Small

Kelli Murphy-Small

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“A therapist using Client-Centered Therapy and Motivational Interviewing creates a warm, respectful space where clients feel safe, heard, and empowered.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Jennifer Sprague

Jennifer Sprague

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I use a person-centered approach to therapy. I know that each person needs to be treated as the individual they are.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Mildren

Elizabeth Mildren

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


I am an empathetic, patient, and inclusive therapist with a passion for helping others that are going through difficult transitions in life and experiencing hardships. My foundation is based on establishing trust and providing a safe and accepting space for open communication to build a strong therapeutic alliance. I collaborate with clients to improve their emotional quality of life, develop their capacity to handle life’s stressors and mental health concerns. My counseling style is diversified, integrating person-centered, psychodynamic, emotionally focused, cognitive-behavioral, and existential therapy into counseling sessions.

I am passionate about helping adults of all ages struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder, trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive behaviors. I welcome clients from diverse backgrounds, including neurodivergent and those who identify as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Julie Diaz

Julie Diaz

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I help clients develop practical coping skills they can use in daily life while also making space for the deeper work of understanding patterns, pain, and what they want next.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 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.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Kelly McKinney

Kelly McKinney

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Missouri


I'm a certified nurse practitioner of 10 years. I've been caring for patients with psychiatric conditions for the past 5 years. My goal is to create a space where you can be open, honest, and as expressive as you need to be.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Maria Smith

Maria Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I have an eclectic, integrative, client-centered approach, which means I use evidence-based modalities for your unique needs.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sydney Newton

Sydney Newton

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I approach therapy with the goal of identifying patterns in thinking and behavior, in order to help clients alter the negative cycles that have maintained their symptoms.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Megan Barken

Megan Barken

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • St. Louis, MO


“I use a combination of my education, life experience, training and expertise to help clients meet their therapy goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Aminah Williams

Aminah Williams

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Wentzville, MO


“My therapeutic approach is holistic, emphasizing the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. Recognizing that each aspect influences overall health, I Specialize in integrative techniques, drawing from various modalities such as mindfulness,...”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Thomas Todd

Thomas Todd

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Springfield, MO


“I never try to create band-aid solutions, rather focus on creating and equipping clients with the skills and tools they need to handle anything life throws at them.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Lora Newman

Lora Newman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Rogersville, MO


“Her extensive background and experience in performance psychology and mental fitness provides a unique approach to her work.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Arti Dautenhahn

Arti Dautenhahn

Therapist

Virtual • St. Louis, MO


Arti earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from The University of Missouri at Rolla and his master’s in counseling from Webster University. Arti became a Licensed Professional Counselor in 2014. Arti has been working within the child welfare world for 24 years and has been part of almost every aspect of the system from preventative services to residential services to investigation of child abuse and neglect. Arti specializes in childhood trauma, trauma of all kinds, and family relationships.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Aquila Rives

Aquila Rives

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


As a licensed therapist serving Missouri, I specialize in supporting individuals who are navigating through complex emotional landscapes. My professional approach centers on understanding the unique challenges of communication, family dynamics, and personal growth. I have worked with clients to address depression, anxiety, trauma, and interpersonal conflicts. I strive to create a compassionate and affirming therapeutic environment.

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jason Tonks

Jason Tonks

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing, which means I focus on helping you understand how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are connected—and how to shift patterns that are getting in your way.”
Anxiety
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sara Khaledpour

Sara Khaledpour

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My clients describe me as a compassionate, good communication skills, encouraging and cultural competence.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
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About our therapists located within 20 miles of Kansas City, MO

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Kansas City, MO
There are over 57 therapists in Kansas City, MO accepting new patients.
57+
Average years in practice
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7 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 98%Anxiety
  • 91%Depression
  • 86%Trauma
  • 84%Stress management
  • 82%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 81%Cigna
  • 74%Ascension
  • 70%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 63%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
Languages spoken
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  • 98%English
  • 5%Spanish
How they see their clients
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  • 98%In-person or online
  • 2%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 82%Woman
  • 16%Man
  • 2%Non-binary
License types
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  • 49%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 40%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 9%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 2%Licensed Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 33%Couples therapy
  • 30%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 26%Family therapy

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

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

Searching for therapists in Kansas City starts with finding someone whose training matches what you want support with. People often look for therapy for anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, work stress, or life transitions. As you compare therapists in KC, look for specialties, therapy approaches, and experience that align with your needs. A therapist’s bio can help you understand whether they use approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, trauma-informed care, or another style that fits what you’re looking for.

Kansas City offers a range of options across neighborhoods like Midtown, Westport, the Crossroads Arts District, Brookside, and the Northland. Your search may include in-person appointments near home or work, virtual sessions that fit your schedule, or a mix of both. Beyond specialty, consider appointment times, whether the therapist is accepting new patients, free phone consultation availability, and how the therapist describes their session style. Reading profiles before booking can help you compare communication style, areas of focus, and what to expect in a first session.

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 your out-of-pocket expense before care begins. Headway helps you find a therapist in Kansas City, MO who accepts your plan, shows estimated costs before you book, and lets you schedule directly with therapists accepting new patients. Browse therapists, review bios, and book when you’re ready.

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