Kansas City, Missouri Therapists

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Linda Pogo
LPC, Master's of Educational and Counseling Psychology, Certified Professional Coach, Yoga Teacher- 200
Teletherapy for Clients In:

Missouri

Gain and loss, pain and pleasure, praise and blame, fame and shame: these 8 worldly winds will blow through your life. They have the potential to connect you to your human family. How you choose to respond to these changes determines the inner...
Dr. Cal Spinks
LPC, Ed.D., MA
In-Person Sessions:

St. Louis, Missouri

Teletherapy for Clients In:

Missouri

Calvin E. Spinks Ed.D., LPC, NCC, BC-TMH is the founder of 2nd Genesis Foundation, Quantum Consulting Group, & the developer of WPTCares Empowerment Center located in St. Louis Missouri. In addition, he is the Principal Investigator for a 2.5...
Rachel Bichara
PLPC (MO), LPC (KS)
Teletherapy for Clients In:

Missouri, Kansas

Let's be honest... talking about your mental health with a stranger is not easy! Yet; I'm here to provide a space for just that. Getting started in therapy may seem unnatural in some ways, but I believe that the benefits are so great that everyone...
Natasha Young
LMHC, L.P.C, MA
Teletherapy for Clients In:

Missouri, Indiana

Natasha is a board-certified art therapist and licensed professional counselor in Columbia, MO serving clients that seek therapy for a variety of reasons ranging from mental health needs, to purposes of personal growth and awareness. She holds a...
Jon Staples
LCSW, MSW
Teletherapy for Clients In:

Kansas, Missouri

I'm Jon, a Clinical Social Worker in Kansas and Missouri. I've been providing professional mental health services since 2012. I received both my undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Kansas. I specialize in treating anxiety but...
In-Person Sessions:

Springfield, Missouri

Teletherapy for Clients In:

Missouri

After teaching for 15 years, I felt a calling to work more one on one with individuals desiring to feel more fulfilled with their lives. My training has taught me that many of the issues we feel are getting way of our happiness are skills that theor...
Teletherapy for Clients In:

Kansas, Missouri

My clients are sensitive, smart, and creative, but may find these strengths difficult to access and manage. As a result they may feel disconnected, anxious, and depressed. They often self medicate with alcohol, drugs, or food. I help people...
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Moscow Mills, Missouri

Teletherapy for Clients In:

Missouri

Kara sees patients work through marital, parenting, and interpersonal relationship struggles. She encourages productive communication, constructive boundaries, and healthy, loving environments. She addresses depression and anxiety by instilling hope...
Liana Nelson
LMHC, L.P.C, MS
Teletherapy for Clients In:

North Carolina, Missouri

Is sex a difficult subject and the thought of sex and intimacy sends you on an emotional rollercoaster? Do you find yourself guarded and struggling to connect and commit even with yourself? Avoidance is no longer working and it seems impossible to...
Teletherapy for Clients In:

Missouri

Embracing healing and wellness is key to maximizing your potential. Serving as a therapist and educator, I help clients understand the underlying factor(s) contributing to unresolved issues within their personal & professional lives. My goal is to...
Erika Russina
LPC 172, MA
In-Person Sessions:

Ballwin, Missouri

Teletherapy for Clients In:

Missouri

Erika Russina is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified Counselor with a degree in Clinical Psychology. She strives to create a warm, non-judgmental environment in which clients feel understood and comfortable exploring issues, while...
Vonetta Mcclunie
LMFT, MS, Occupational Therapist
In-Person Sessions:

Blue Springs, Missouri

Teletherapy for Clients In:

Kansas, Missouri

Hello, my name is Vonetta and I have a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Friend's University and a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Howard University. I have additional training in Eye Movement Desensitization...
Teletherapy for Clients In:

Missouri

I offer a therapy called Radically Open DBT (RO-DBT). It's a specialty treatment for people with excessive control - introverts, perfectionists, worriers, brooders, and the notably stubborn. When self-control is over-expressed, people struggle to...
Kimberly Callaway
LPC-MHSP 4, MA
In-Person Sessions:

Kirkwood, Missouri

It IS possible to feel better, and the great news is that you already have what's needed inside of you to heal and change your life. I believe we all need help navigating life at times, whether that means healing from childhood wounds, or...
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Richmond Heights, Missouri

Teletherapy for Clients In:

Missouri

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri (No. 2013022876), a National Certified Counselor, and a Board Certified Telemental Health provider. I have a doctorate in Counselor Education & Supervision and a Master of Arts in Human Development...
Gladys Smith
LPC-Supervisor 1
Teletherapy for Clients In:

Missouri

Dr Smith is a Licensed Trauma Therapist and yoga teacher. She served 27 years in the United Stars Navy as a medical provider. She combines therapy, mindfulness and somatic work in working with trauma and mood disorders. She has obtained a Doctorate...
Katie Bouvatte
LCSW, MSW
Teletherapy for Clients In:

Florida, Missouri

I believe therapy is beneficial in helping each of us on our own unique journey toward healing and wholeness. I strive to provide a safe and supportive environment so that we can work collaboratively on navigating life's challenges. By utilizing an...
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Columbia, Missouri

Teletherapy for Clients In:

Missouri

If you are searching for meaning and purpose, feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what’s next, or struggling with identity, relationships, or making meaningful connections in life, Kylie may be a good fit for you! As a holistic clinician, Kylie...
Valerie Akerson
LCSW, MSW
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Richmond Heights, Missouri

Teletherapy for Clients In:

Missouri

Valerie Akerson, MSW, LCSW has spent her social work career in a hospital setting. For the past ten years, her focus has been on maternal mental health; specifically working with women with high risk pregnancies due to a congenital anomaly...
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Creve Coeur, Missouri

Teletherapy for Clients In:

Missouri

Hi! I'm Whig Mullins. I have significant training in both RODBT and Gottman Therapy.
In-Person Sessions:

Kirkwood, Missouri

Teletherapy for Clients In:

Missouri

I What if you didn’t have to live this way? If you struggle with anxiety, OCD, adult ADD/ADHD, or with chronic pain, I am here to help you answer this question. I find great joy in assisting my clients to overcome their greatest challenges and...
Teletherapy for Clients In:

Connecticut, Missouri

We are experiencing shifts in the world right now, and that can bring up many questions along with anxiety that feels out of control and can cause strain on our lives and relationships. As a trained Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) therapist, I am...
Carolyn Catchings
LPC 172, LPC, MA
In-Person Sessions:

Olivette, Missouri

Teletherapy for Clients In:

Missouri

If your behavior does not reflect your core potential, make this your day to initiate personal growth & evolutionary change. Learn how to discover and employ your personal power to activate transformation! As a Licensed Therapist and Personal...
Teletherapy for Clients In:

Missouri, Kansas

Your pain is real and your pain is valid. Are you tired of pretending that “everything is fine” when you are deeply hurting inside? Are you tried of wearing a mask and keeping parts of yourself hidden? Is your body trying to tell you about the...

Guide to Finding Mental Health Professionals in Kansas City

Kansas City is the largest city in Missouri and spreads across four counties. It also spans across two states, with the other being Kansas. The Missouri side is home to the football stadium, baseball stadium, and international airport. Visitors and residents alike can enjoy the barbecue, museums, and jazz that the city has to offer.

In 2016, the population was 481,360, which is more than the 467,700 people that resided there in 2013. It’s safe to say that Kansas City is growing and for a very good reason. It’s considered one of the fastest growing tech cities and has seen 157 percent in growth in year-over-year listings in tech jobs. In addition, the city is considered affordable, especially for people in technology.

Kansas City Demographics

Based on city-data.com, the median household income in Kansas City is $51,235. This figure is lower than the nationwide median household income, which is $59,039. Approximately 90 percent of individuals aged 25 and older have a high school diploma or better; 35 percent hold a Bachelors degree or more; and 12.5 percent have a graduate degree or better. 41.4 percent of the population is currently married, and 12.7 percent have experienced divorce. Over 38 percent of the population has never been married.

Mental Health in Kansas City, MO

With the population growing and the unemployment rate trending down, one would assume that the quality of life for people in Kansas City was considerably good. However, the number of deaths by suicide seen a 17 percent increase between 2010 and 2015. They’ve also seen an increase in self-reported poor mental health days, which demonstrates that mental health is an increasing cause of concern. In addition, the crime rate has gone up. In 2016, there were more murders, rapes, robberies, and assaults documented than previous years.

It turns out that 1 in 10 adults residing in Kansas City, MO has a serious mental illness. When these conditions are left untreated, it can lead to increased incarceration, suicide, unemployment, and chronic medical conditions. Major depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and anxiety disorder make up 40 percent of the major cases that are left untreated.

Research shows that environmental factors such as stress from work could cause anxiety. It’s possible that the boom in tech jobs is increasing the prevalence of anxiety and/or depression in the region. While tech jobs do pay well, the job itself can be extremely fast paced and demanding. In addition to tech jobs, a lot of people work as retail salesperson and customer service representatives. On average, these jobs pay between $20,000 and $30,000/year. If you’re a single parent ,taking care of a household of four, then making ends meet could be a challenge. The poverty level for a household of four is an annual income of $24,600 and 18.3% of the people in Kansas City are in poverty. This added stress puts people at risk for mental illness.

What Is Kansas City Doing about Mental Illness?

Kansas City recognizes that mental health is a big problem in their region and realizes the impact it’s had on their community. The annual cost burden of untreated serious mental illness to Kansas City is $197 million. 87.5 percent of the money goes to indirect expenses like time lost from work and higher unemployment rates. 10.5 percent of the cost of serious mental illness is spent on direct expenses such as increased patient care, long-term care, and outpatient care. What remains is the costs associated with criminal activity, Social Security disability, and social welfare administration fees.

In 2016, they established the Kansas City Assessment and Triage Center. This mental health facility helps those with mental illness or a substance abuse disorder avoid going to jail or the emergency room. Their goal is to connect these individuals to the programs and services they need. This facility ensures that patients have been helped before being released back into the community. Prior to this, the emergency room would have 17,000 visits a year from people with substance abuse disorders and mental illness. With no real discharge treatment plan or options, these same people would end up right back again or in jail.

How to get assistance

While the assessment and triage center is a great way to assist those with mental health problems, it doesn’t target everyone. The individuals who would likely benefit from it the most are the homeless and those in poverty.

An option for others in Kansas City is our therapist directory. It allows a person to sort among providers based on data that we’ve collected, which ensures that the patient will be satisfied with the services that they’ve received.