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Find mental health support across Missouri with Headway's network of 1,196 licensed providers. Sessions are available in-person or virtually, with flexible scheduling and insurance coverage to help you access care without financial barriers.

Bridgette Mavec

Bridgette Mavec

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe in creating a safe and supportive therapeutic environment where you can feel comfortable exploring your thoughts and emotions.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Peggy DeCarlis

Peggy DeCarlis

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


I am an experienced therapist, licensed in Maryland, Ohio, Missouri, and Kansas. I will be your partner and tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I have a master’s degree from the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University. I have been described as supportive, direct, caring, and compassionate, with a good sense of humor. I like to focus on identifying your strengths and helping you maximize them.

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Shelley Stretch

Shelley Stretch

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Kirkwood, MO


“I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore emotions, thoughts, beliefs, and past experiences.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Physical health issues
Affirming, Challenging, Inquisitive
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Taylor Ortiz

Taylor Ortiz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Kansas City, MO


“I'm deeply passionate about this work because it allows me to guide clients in understanding the connection between their brain, nervous system, and emotions.”
Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 16 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elizabeth Moffitt

Elizabeth Moffitt

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


I specialize in supporting women navigating complex experiences that often go misunderstood. This includes women who have experienced harm within spiritual or religious communities—whether that's spiritual abuse, religious trauma, or the complicated grief of leaving a faith tradition. I also work with women managing anxiety, depression, and interpersonal trauma.

If you've felt silenced, questioned your own reality, or struggled to trust yourself after difficult experiences, you're not alone. My practice is a place where your story matters, your feelings are valid, and healing is possible.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Infertility, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cecilia Carter

Cecilia Carter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • St. Louis, MO


Many of the people I work with are successful, dependable, and high functioning on the outside- but privately they're carrying anxiety, unresolved trauma, burnout, ADHD or patterns that leave them feeling stuck despite their best efforts. I help adults move beyond coping and begin creating meaningful, lasting change.

I believe lasting healing begins with understanding, not judgement. My goal is to help you make sense of the experiences that shaped you, recognize the patterns that no longer serve you, and develop new ways of responding with greater confidence, clarity and self-compassion.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shelley McCaul-Parent

Shelley McCaul-Parent

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I provide a nonjudgmental, relaxed atmosphere allowing you to safely explore thoughts and feelings, to work through your baggage, and create the life you want.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Zaire Archuleta

Zaire Archuleta

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I blend relational mapping and family-systems insight with outcome-oriented skills training to help women like you restore balance to their lives.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Cole Westhoff

Cole Westhoff

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Springfield, MO


“My counseling style is predominantly motivational interviewing to encourage change and personal growth.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Jeanine Stewart

Jeanine Stewart

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


I am curious and validating, providing a nurturing environment to talk openly and honestly about your struggles, strengths, weaknesses, needs, likes, and dislikes. I love helping people explore their unique and particular powers as well as how these powers impact their world and their relationships. As a passionate supporter of those who have been through unjust or otherwise traumatic experiences--including those experiencing discrimination based upon race or gender identity or sexual orientation--I am particularly interested in helping people gain skills for dealing with, and making sense of, the remnants of their pasts.

Having completed Bessel Van der Kolk's Trauma Research Foundation's Certificate in Traumatic Stress Studies in early 2025, I have a strong foundational understanding of the most cutting edge approaches to treating trauma. I am also comfortable using a combination of approaches, including Psychodynamic, Gestalt, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I received an MSW from the University of Pennsylvania, a psychodynamically focused program, after which I completed Bryn Mawr's certificate program in psychodynamic psychotherapy. I have also completed 1 year of Gestalt Therapy training and the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Immersion Program.

As an LCSW, my training emphasized the role of social environment--from the family to society at large--in how we construct our narratives, enabling me to help you make sense of what in your life is yours to own and what is a product of your environment.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amber Morse

Amber Morse

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


Living with anxiety and depression can lead to feeling exhausted and joyless. I use several methods to treat those symptoms in adult women, teenagers, and children aged 12+. My goal is to help people learn to enjoy life again. Other focuses of mine are women going through parenting challenges and life transitions and college students and their life transitions, and insomnia. Sleep is so important and can affect mental health on a daily basis.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Marquise Middleton

Marquise Middleton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • St. Louis, MO


“My role isn't to tell you who to be - it's to walk alongside you, offering the tools, insight, and support you need to create the life you want.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Sarah Covert

Sarah Covert

Therapist

Virtual • Columbia, MO


“My approach is person-centered, focusing on understanding my client's experience. The therapeutic relationship is essential.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Diana Rubio

Diana Rubio

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I have enjoyed using brainspotting to help my clients heal that trauma and then help them define their values to help them get where they want to go.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
LeAnna Fowlds

LeAnna Fowlds

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Treating clients with dignity and respect while valuing the right to self-determination creates an environment of person-centered and self-directed treatment.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 16 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Veronica Arnold

Veronica Arnold

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Therapy should be a comfortable place to talk about uncomfortable things-and not feel judged or misunderstood.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jacob Maggard

Jacob Maggard

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Kansas City, MO


“My non-judgmental and affirming approach empowers clients to better understand and overcome pain encountered with regard to identity, trauma, or other relational conflicts.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Lindsay Powelson

Lindsay Powelson

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, understood, and genuinely supported while building practical skills that lead to meaningful, lasting change.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Kelly McBride

Kelly McBride

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I approach therapy with the understanding—backed by research—that a safe, trusting relationship is at the heart of meaningful healing.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Cynthia Anders

Cynthia Anders

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


I am a licensed professional counselor. I enjoy working with children as well as adults to help them achieve their goals.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Lauren Kane

Lauren Kane

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I am empathetic and compassionate and believe that people can change if they have the desire and motivation.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Theresa Bettmann

Theresa Bettmann

Therapist

Virtual • Springfield, MO


“I believe in the power of storytelling—not just the stories we tell ourselves, but also those we've inherited from others.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jennifer Armstrong

Jennifer Armstrong

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Missouri


I have over 20 years of experience in healthcare. My career began as a pharmacy technician, then as an emergency room nurse, and later supervising behavioral health units at Mercy St. Louis before becoming a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.This background allows me to understand mental health from both medical and psychiatric perspectives.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Janice Wade

Janice Wade

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lake Saint Louis, MO


“I believe that therapy is one of the most difficult and brave steps anyone can take. I strive to provides a safe, nonjudgmental space...”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shanakay Osbourne

Shanakay Osbourne

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My approach to therapy is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), an evidence-based treatment that helps clients understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Michaela Kearney

Michaela Kearney

Therapist

Virtual • St. Louis, MO


“Trust is built over time, and I seek to provide a safe place for this to develop. My hope is that you will feel seen, heard, and valued throughout the process.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Kathleen Frank

Kathleen Frank

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Therapy with me isn't about slapping a coping skill on top of stress and calling it a day... It's about understanding why your nervous system is over stimulated, where that reaction comes from, and how to respond to your life with more clarity,...”
Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Stress management
Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Sandra Bondelier

Sandra Bondelier

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My style is relaxed, conversational, and collaborative, and I strive to create a supportive environment where you feel heard, respected, and comfortable from the very beginning.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Brittany Brookshire

Brittany Brookshire

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


I am Brittany Brookshire, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor working remotely with clients in Illinois and Missouri. I graduated in 2017 with a master’s degree in counseling from the University of Georgia, and I have worked as a school counselor and in private practice.

Many of my clients are between ages 18-50, and I often work with people experiencing depression, anxiety, and adult ADHD. I love being a part of peoples’ journeys through life, and I feel passionately about helping those going through (or healing from) life transitions, religious trauma, abusive relationships, uncertainty in life, grief, stress within marriages, or those just working to love or learn about themselves.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jane Perkins

Jane Perkins

Therapist

Virtual • Hollister, MO


I provide counseling therapy to individuals with an Open Bible, offering therapeutic insight from a Christian perspective. I am a trained, licensed therapist who understands God's role in healing and integrates Biblical principles into therapeutic conversations to guide you toward better mental health. GOD is Good! My goal is to help you see this through Scripture, which provides guidance and navigation through the toughest times in life. Your emotional pain is more than a physical or mental struggle – it’s a spiritual response to suffering. I’ll walk beside you as we examine what is true, worthy, honest, and right.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Challenging, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Michael James

Michael James

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Taking the step to participate in therapy/counseling takes tremendous courage. As a therapist, my job is to create an atmosphere that encourages an alliance...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ruby Granlund

Ruby Granlund

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe that nurturing safety through non-judgment, transparency, and genuine warmth and humor creates space...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Andrea Levitan

Andrea Levitan

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My greatest strength is thinking outside the box. Using my broad range of interests and experiences, I strive to have a unique perspective when approaching your issues.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lindsey Gischer

Lindsey Gischer

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


Hello and welcome! I have decade of experience treating adults, children, and families from a variety of different cultures and backgrounds. I take a holistic, integrative approach that enhances the mind-body-spirit connection. Currently, I meet virtually with adults, typically offering a combination of psychoeducation and skills in CBT, DBT, and solution-focused therapy.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jessica Sawyer Horne

Jessica Sawyer Horne

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I work with adults to help them meet their personal and therapeutic goals with a person-centered approach.”
Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management, Women's issues
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rebecca Varady

Rebecca Varady

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I strive to create a supportive and nonjudgmental environment to help you learn the acceptance, mindfulness, and assertive skills you need to live the fulfilling life you want.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lori Ranfeld

Lori Ranfeld

Therapist

Virtual • Lebanon, MO


“I want clients to feel comfortable and accepted for who they are but also challenged and stretched to grow in the areas that are holding them back.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Stephanie Morris

Stephanie Morris

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Kansas City, MO


“My approach is warm, supportive, and collaborative. Together, we focus on reducing overwhelm, building coping strategies, and helping you feel more grounded and supported in daily life.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes, End of life care
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Courtney Hearns

Courtney Hearns

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Courtney is a Licensed Professional Counselor in MO who earned her Master of Arts in Counseling from Covenant Theological Seminary.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Allison Hewitt

Allison Hewitt

Therapist

Virtual • Florissant, MO


“My goal for all clients is to achieve greater self-awareness, increase personal growth, improve and overall well-being.”
Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
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About our therapists serving Missouri

Number of therapists serving Missouri
There are over 1,181 therapists in Missouri accepting new patients.
1,181+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 97%Anxiety
  • 91%Depression
  • 89%Stress management
  • 82%Trauma
  • 81%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 93%Cigna
  • 85%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 69%Ascension
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 3%Spanish
How they see their clients
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  • 79%Online only
  • 21%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 82%Woman
  • 17%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 58%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 33%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 4%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 2%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 2%Licensed Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 32%Family therapy
  • 26%Couples therapy
  • 17%Child or adolescent therapy

Frequently asked questions

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Find the right therapist for you

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 Missouri

Searching for therapists in Missouri is easier when you start with the type of support you want. Missouri has a wide range of therapists across urban and rural areas, so available specialties may vary by location. You might look for help with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, grief, or life transitions. As you compare Missouri therapists, review each therapist’s listed specialties, approach, and experience. Some therapists focus on cognitive behavioral therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, or trauma-informed care, while others may specialize in couples counseling, family counseling, or support for specific life stages.

Practical fit matters, too. If you live in Kansas City, St. Louis, Springfield, Warrensburg, or a smaller Missouri community, consider whether in-person sessions or virtual appointments fit your schedule and location. You can also narrow your search by appointment availability, whether the therapist is accepting new clients, therapy style, and whether a free phone consultation is offered. Reading a therapist’s bio before booking can help you understand how they structure sessions, how they describe their communication style, and whether their professional counseling experience matches what you’re looking for.

The cost of mental health care in Missouri can vary, and using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs. Headway helps you find therapists and counselors who accept insurance, see estimated out-of-pocket costs before booking, and choose from available in-person or virtual sessions. Nationally, Headway partners with 70+ insurance plans, and you can enter your insurance details to confirm coverage for your specific plan and location. From there, you can browse profiles, compare fit, and book directly when you’re ready.

If anyone in your family is experiencing or worried about abuse, threats, or coercion, joint family or couples therapy usually isn't the right starting point — individual support is safer. The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-422-4453) and National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788\) can help you think through next steps.

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