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Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in Missouri

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Top prenatal and postpartum therapists and psychiatrists in Missouri

Missouri residents seeking postpartum support can access 349 providers through Headway's platform offering talk therapy and medication management. With 25M+ therapy sessions held, Headway connects you to compassionate providers with availability as soon as the next day.

Denise Etherton

Denise Etherton

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I am an ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider. I also worked in a residential treatment program for 5 years.”

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Direct, Humorous, Participatory

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Julia Coffman

Julia Coffman

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I have several years of experience working with children, teens, and adults that struggle with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, life transition, grief, trauma, and other mental health issues.”

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions,

Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
LaShandra Shepard

LaShandra Shepard

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


I'm passionate about helping women navigate the unique challenges they face. I understand the pressures of balancing multiple roles, the impact of societal expectations, and the importance of self-care. I strive to create a non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings openly. During our initial sessions, I'll listen to and understand your story. I want to know what brings you here, your hopes, and your concerns. I'll explore your history, current challenges, and strengths. This comprehensive understanding helps me tailor my approach to your specific needs. Together, we'll establish realistic and achievable goals.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sheila Stewart

Sheila Stewart

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I approach therapy in a client centered way allowing clients to direct their own path to growth and/or healing and set their own goals.”

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension Health Plan,

Brittany Holland

Brittany Holland

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

888 Haines, Liberty, MO

Brittany is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a master of social work degree from Walden University. With over seven years of experience in the field of social work, she brings a wide-ranging background that includes working with the Children’s Division, in hospital settings, with geriatrics, and school-based social work. This diverse experience has given her a deep understanding of individuals across the lifespan and the unique challenges they face. Helping others through therapy is more than just a career, it’s a calling. Brittany believes deeply in the power of trauma-informed care and support, and the healing that comes from having a safe, judgment-free space to process and grow. She also believes in the importance of identifying the root cause of symptoms, rather than just managing surface-level issues.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression,

Affirming, Holistic, Warm

Accepts Aetna insurance


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kelly Goetzler

Kelly Goetzler

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

400 East Red Bridge Road, Kansas City, MO

Welcome! I am a licensed marriage and family therapist who works with individuals 13+ and couples of all shapes, sizes, statuses, and kinks! Healing does not happen in isolation, and I would be honored to hold space for healing community with you! I am a certified ADHD service provider who particularly enjoys working with 2SLGBTQIA+, religious trauma, identity issues, and those who feel at their wits end!

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Affirming, Challenging, Humorous

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Curative


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Carolyn Crews Forden

Carolyn Crews Forden

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Using warmth and positive regard, I will work with you to establish an environment conducive to trust and willingness to lean into change.”

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey,

Amy Bareiter

Amy Bareiter

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My counseling style is one of compassion and respect. I believe it is important to build a rapport with my clients...”

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey,

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.”

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Hannah White

Hannah White

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I strive to create a warm, welcoming environment that allows you to feel comfortable sharing and being vulnerable, while also feeling safe.”

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Kelsey Lonergan

Kelsey Lonergan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Missouri


Patients in Missouri often look for clear guidance, fast access, and thoughtful medication support. My focus is helping adults understand their mental health symptoms and finding the right treatment plan that works for their life.

I specialize in psychiatric medication management for anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, and stress-related conditions. Many of my patients come in feeling overwhelmed or unsure about medications, and my goal is to make the process simple, collaborative, and comfortable.

I work with patients across Missouri through secure telehealth visits so you can receive care from the comfort of your home. My approach is practical and focused — we work together to identify what is happening, review treatment options, and build a plan that helps you feel better and function better in daily life.

Whether you’re starting treatment for the first time or looking to adjust your current medications, I aim to provide clear guidance and thoughtful care every step of the way.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shannon Hamilton

Shannon Hamilton

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I take an empathetic and supportive role in the sessions with clients. I provide feedback and assist clients in gaining self-efficacy.”

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey,

Gianina Catron

Gianina Catron

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

600 West Republic Road, Springfield, MO

“I am certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT, a form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and trained in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR).”

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm

Accepts Aetna insurance

Sherry Bassi

Sherry Bassi

Psychologist

Virtual • Missouri


“I integrate cognitive therapy with mind-body tools to help clients change stuck patterns and feel better.”

Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions,

Affirming, Creative, Solution-oriented

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Christopher Elliott

Christopher Elliott

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Clients can expect to take away a deeper understanding of themselves and their issues, as well as practical tools and strategies for managing their mental health and improving their overall well-being.”

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Yvonne Nuffer

Yvonne Nuffer

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I am familiar and comfortable working with people who have physical and emotional characteristics that require unique strategies for coping.”

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Aetna,

Phyllis Rowe

Phyllis Rowe

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I am genuine, empathetic, and non-judgmental. I'm also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years experience.”

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension Health Plan

Silvia Espinosa

Silvia Espinosa

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

3520 South Culpepper Circle, Springfield, MO

“As a certified EMDR therapist, I specialize in betrayal trauma and work with individuals ages 5-90 years old who have experienced sexual, physical, emotional, religious, and domestic abuse.”

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Lynda Hua

Lynda Hua

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I am here to create a warm, nonjudgmental space for you to heal from your past, accept your present, and enhance your future.”

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Dr. Amy Poindexter

Dr. Amy Poindexter

Psychologist

Virtual • Missouri


“I work with each client to determine what THEIR true goals actually are, then help them learn and practice action steps to move toward those goals.”

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City,

Margaret Duckworth

Margaret Duckworth

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I am an active and collaborative therapist. I listen carefully, ask questions, help identify patterns, offer different perspectives, and teach practical skills that can be used outside of therapy.”

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey,

Scot Echols

Scot Echols

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

300 South Monroe Street, Versailles, MO

When life feels overwhelming, relationships become strained, or you’re struggling to find a way forward, having a supportive space to talk things through can make a meaningful difference. I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with experience in marriage and family therapy, individual mental health counseling, and substance use therapy. Before entering the therapeutic field, I spent more than 20 years in church ministry, which continues to inform my faith-based approach to working with clients. I’m also a certified marriage arbitrator. I believe each person’s experiences, relationships, values, and beliefs play an important role in their overall well-being. My goal is to offer a welcoming, down-to-earth environment where you can feel heard, gain perspective, and work toward meaningful change.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression,

Holistic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Teresa Coleman

Teresa Coleman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

1736 East Sunshine Street, Springfield, MO

“My calm, empathic and intuitive nature allows others to feel comfortable and safe to explore what they need to free themselves to experience more happiness and compassion for themselves and others.”

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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...”

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Shannon Boyer

Shannon Boyer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

1037 East Township Street, Republic, MO

“I believe everyone deserves to feel heard, understood, and respected, especially during life's difficult moments.”

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension Health Plan,

Stephanie Juhnke

Stephanie Juhnke

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I have worked in a variety of settings with a diversity of populations, including but not limited to, underserved populations, LGBTQ+, and BIPOC.”

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension Health Plan,

Debra Wren

Debra Wren

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

220 West Argonne Drive, Kirkwood, MO

“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...”

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Challenging, Empowering, Humorous

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Noah Ruybal

Noah Ruybal

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My style tends to be direct and conversational, and I often use metaphors to help make complex emotions and patterns easier to understand.”

Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Direct, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Aetna,

Kara Stone

Kara Stone

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

425 East Cherry Street, Troy, MO

“Our first session is about easing you into the therapeutic process at your pace. Your safety is non-negotiable.”

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Affirming, Challenging, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Curative

Kaci Goldinher

Kaci Goldinher

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I specialize in trauma recovery using mindfulness, affect regulation, coping methods, relaxation techniques, and cognitive processing.”

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Leah Donnelson

Leah Donnelson

Therapist

Virtual • Springfield, MO


“My hope for each person who comes to see me is that they feel heard and seen. I want to create a safe place for people who are struggling to be able to open up, share their difficult stories, and also learn about themselves.”

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Jessica Gunkel

Jessica Gunkel

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe that relationships cause tremendous pain but can also be the source of magnificent healing.”

Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues,

Direct, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna insurance


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Brown-Foiles

Sarah Brown-Foiles

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Clients often describe me as calm, direct, and grounding—someone who brings clarity without judgment, even when things feel complicated.”

Maternal mental health, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions,

Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey,

Theresa DeBord

Theresa DeBord

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Missouri


“Helping clients find individual solutions to everyday issues. Medication and counseling combined to assist in therapy.”

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna,

Joanie Defibaugh

Joanie Defibaugh

Therapist

Virtual • Carrollton, MO


Hi, I'm Joanie! If you're feeling weighed down by trauma, anxiety, or painful life experiences, you don't have to navigate them alone. Trauma can leave you feeling stuck in the past, constantly on edge, or wondering why certain emotions and reactions seem so difficult to control. My approach is warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental. I work with adults to better understand how past experiences continue to shape their lives today while helping them build the insight, confidence, and tools needed to move forward in a way that feels authentic and empowering.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Humorous, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Aetna,

Kristen Ratican

Kristen Ratican

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My role is to accompany you through insightful exploration in order to help increase self-awareness and self-compassion and bring about lasting change.”

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions,

Affirming, Participatory, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jacqueline Ross

Jacqueline Ross

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe that individuals have the strengths and tools needed to improve their lives, and I'm here to guide you in developing them.”

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Challenging, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey,

Mandy Eisenberg

Mandy Eisenberg

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Life has its way of pulling us backward, but I believe with positive support, healthy coping skills, and processing through things that are dragging you back; you can learn to thrive and launch yourself into greater things.”

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Ascension Health Plan,

Jamie Zurcher

Jamie Zurcher

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Missouri


“Jamie offers individualized psychiatric care combining medication management with a root-cause, whole-body approach.”

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues,

Direct, Empowering, Holistic

Accepts Cigna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Aetna,

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,

Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Aetna,

About our therapists who support maternal mental health in Missouri

Number of therapists serving Missouri
There are over 349 therapists in Missouri accepting new patients.
349+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Maternal mental health
  • 99%Anxiety
  • 95%Depression
  • 93%Stress management
  • 89%Women's issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 92%Cigna
  • 87%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 72%Ascension Health Plan
Languages spoken
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  • 98%English
  • 2%Spanish
  • 1%American Sign Language
  • 1%Mandarin
How they see their clients
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  • 83%Online only
  • 17%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 95%Woman
  • 5%Man
License types
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  • 51%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 36%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 5%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 4%Licensed Psychologist
  • 3%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 43%Family therapy
  • 40%Couples therapy
  • 24%Child or adolescent therapy

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