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Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in Springfield, MO

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Top prenatal and postpartum therapists and psychiatrists in Springfield, MO

Postpartum mental health support in Springfield connects you with 382 licensed providers experienced in postpartum depression, anxiety, and related concerns. Headway offers flexible virtual and in-person sessions, free intake consultations, and accepts 70+ insurance plans nationally—with many patients paying as low as $0 per session.

Tracy Clements

Tracy Clements

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I work with people who are tired of feeling on edge or stuck in the past and want to feel more grounded, hopeful, and resilient in their daily lives.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rebecca Nobles-Jackson

Rebecca Nobles-Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe therapy should feel like a place where you can show up as your whole self—without judgment or pressure to have everything figured out.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jennifer Garland

Jennifer Garland

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe that therapy should feel like a safe space where you are met with warmth, honesty, and respect.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 19 insurance carriers
LaShandra Shepard

LaShandra Shepard

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas City, MO


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, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

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, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
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
Santianna Clay

Santianna Clay

Therapist

Virtual • Saint Louis, MO


“My goal is to help clients feel empowered, understood, and equipped with tools to improve their emotional well-being and relationships.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
LaDawna Thomas

LaDawna Thomas

Therapist

Virtual • St. Louis, MO


To Thine Own Self Be True! Your emotional well being is a vital part of being productive and living a well balanced life. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has a life long passion for helping others. I have provided services to youth and adults for over 30 years and I specialize in anger management, depression, family and intimate relationship issues, anxiety disorders, perinatal mental health, and behavior modification.

Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
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.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brandi Gillam

Brandi Gillam

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I specialize in working with adults who have experienced trauma, domestic violence, narcissistic abuse, emotional or psychological abuse, unhealthy relationships, and difficult family dynamics.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
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, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Robin Larson-Molzen

Robin Larson-Molzen

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Blue Springs, MO


“I'm versed in a large number of modalities, but I do like Cognitive-Behavioral, Short term, solution focused therapy, EMDR for trauma recovery, and Client Centered approaches.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sandra Labadia

Sandra Labadia

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


As a board certified psychotherapist, I believe prioritizing mental health is key to happiness and stability in life. Seeking help can be one of the hardest parts, so congratulations on taking that step! I’ve been practicing for 10 years, I work with a plethora of inter-generational clients aged 21-90 who are struggling with anxiety and depression and trauma.

As a chaplain, I take a psycho-spiritual approach and work with clients assisting with intercultural issues, blended family dynamics, religiosity challenges and grief & loss.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cynthia Hovis

Cynthia Hovis

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“A session with me will somehow still feel like a surprisingly normal conversation that somehow helps the load feel lighter.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kristen Crossen

Kristen Crossen

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


As a board certified psychotherapist, I believe prioritizing mental health is key to happiness and stability in life. I've been practicing for 15 years, and my main focus is to help alleviate your pain, whether it be from depression, anxiety, trauma, or dissociation. I've excelled myself in and places great value on serving clients from diverse racial, gender, and sexual backgrounds. I am Deaf and fluent in American Sign Language.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Sara Bales

Sara Bales

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


Hi and welcome, I am Empathetic, non judgmental, and down to earth. As an EMDR CERTIFIED therapist- I care deeply for my clients healing.

My "niche" is helping women with trauma (abuse/domestic violence etc). Clients with anxiety are drawn to me due to my calm demeanor. I have been in the field since 2008.

I worked at Beacon Mental Health (formerly Tri County Mental Health) in Kansas City MO for nearly 10 years.

I am licensed in Texas and Missouri. I offer in person in Frisco Texas and telehealth sessions throughout the state of Texas and Missouri.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Lourdes Ibarra

Lourdes Ibarra

Therapist

Virtual • St. Louis, MO


“I believe change happens with one conversation at a time. We are all just trying our best; therefore, every experience is valid and deserves a space to be expressed.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Wendy Bryant

Wendy Bryant

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Curryville, MO


“I can help you get your life back on track. If you are struggling with life situations, past trauma, work issues, etc.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Shannon Atherton

Shannon Atherton

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I help clients go beyond treating mental health symptoms. I help clients get to the root of their problems so that they may begin thriving and living their best lives.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Seda Follis

Seda Follis

Therapist

Virtual • St. Louis, MO


“I am passionate about helping adults break free from the cycles of fear, uncertainty, compulsions, avoidance, and overthinking that keep them feeling stuck.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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, Depression
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michelle Jackson

Michelle Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I worked with the military for 8 years, and dealt with depression, sexual trauma, PTSD from deployments, relationship issues, gender identity, sexuality, and anxiety.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 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
Bridget Price

Bridget Price

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My style is supportive and down-to-earth, while also focusing on building insight and concrete skills that clients can use in everyday life.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Mai Lisi

Mai Lisi

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Town and Country, MO


“My approach to therapy is thoughtful, strategic, and action-oriented. I listen carefully to understand not only what's happening, but why it keeps happening.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jeremi Howell

Jeremi Howell

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“You'll be met, understood, and supported in a way that feels real. You will laugh, you will cry, you will cuss... and, you will heal.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
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.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tonya Wibbenmeyer

Tonya Wibbenmeyer

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“After each session, my clients can expect to take away a healthier and more positive perspective than what they started with.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 18 insurance carriers
Kate Albers

Kate Albers

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Life is complex - I like to keep therapy simple by focusing on one thing at a time and building skills that, when combined, result in significant change.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
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.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Haley Fisher

Haley Fisher

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Haley's specialty is with providing a safe and interactive environment in which to tackle difficult subjects, deep seated trauma, or to just say the things you never thought you would say out loud.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
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, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Angela Clark

Angela Clark

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I bring a "dual perspective" to therapy—combining clinical training with the empathy of someone who has actually lived through the struggle.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Laura Maine

Laura Maine

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“As a licensed clinical social worker specializing in trauma and attachment, I'm here to help you uncover your strengths, heal from the past, and create meaningful change.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 18 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Heitman

Jessica Heitman

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe that therapy should be a collaborative and empowering process, and I work with each of my clients to create a personalized treatment plan that meets their unique needs and goals.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

About our therapists who support maternal mental health in Springfield, MO

Number of therapists serving Springfield, MO
There are over 385 therapists in Springfield, MO accepting new patients.
385+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Maternal mental health
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 94%Stress management
  • 93%Depression
  • 90%Women's issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 90%Cigna
  • 85%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 68%Ascension
Languages spoken
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  • 98%English
  • 3%Spanish
  • 1%French
  • 1%German
  • 1%Portuguese
How they see their clients
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  • 81%Online only
  • 19%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 95%Woman
  • 5%Man
License types
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  • 51%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 38%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 4%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 4%Licensed Psychologist
  • 2%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 42%Family therapy
  • 38%Couples therapy
  • 23%Child or adolescent therapy

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