Therapists in Platte County, MO
J Heath Wilson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, CGDC, NCC
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64153 (Online Only)
Accepting New Telehealth Clients in Missouri & Florida - Struggling with anxiety/depression, trying to overcome past trauma, or navigating the unique challenges of the LGBTQIA+ community can be isolating - but you don't have to face it alone. Together, we can create a safe, welcoming environment where authenticity and real conversations are at the heart of your healing journey.
Accepting New Telehealth Clients in Missouri & Florida - Struggling with anxiety/depression, trying to overcome past trauma, or navigating the unique challenges of the LGBTQIA+ community can be isolating - but you don't have to face it alone. Together, we can create a safe, welcoming environment where authenticity and real conversations are at the heart of your healing journey.
Andrea Frey Metzger
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64152 (Online Only)
I specialize in three types of clients - people who have been through so much transition that they often don't recognize themselves in the mirror, bilingual couples holding on by a thread, and people whose lives have plunged into chaos and need a guide to help them get their bearings.
I specialize in three types of clients - people who have been through so much transition that they often don't recognize themselves in the mirror, bilingual couples holding on by a thread, and people whose lives have plunged into chaos and need a guide to help them get their bearings.
Rae Larson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64153 (Online Only)
Normative, cishet society wasn't made for you, and you've felt that deeply. You’ve intellectualized your internal struggle, understanding the 'why' and 'what' behind your feelings. Despite this insight, you’re still not experiencing the forward motion you crave. You want to navigate life authentically, without the weight of societal expectations holding you back.
Normative, cishet society wasn't made for you, and you've felt that deeply. You’ve intellectualized your internal struggle, understanding the 'why' and 'what' behind your feelings. Despite this insight, you’re still not experiencing the forward motion you crave. You want to navigate life authentically, without the weight of societal expectations holding you back.
Collin Jeremiah Pearman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64153 (Online Only)
If you've been feeling like you're too broken, if you can't see the way forward out of the difficult circumstances in your life, or if you've been wondering, "What's the point of all this?" I want you to know you're in the right place. If you're looking to transform your relationships or change the way you think so you can get out of the hole you've been stuck in and finally feel like you're doing more than "surviving," give me a shout. Let's talk. You deserve a safe person to sort through all the messiness with, and I'd love to be that person. I help depressed, anxious, and traumatized people find peace, purpose, and a way forward.
If you've been feeling like you're too broken, if you can't see the way forward out of the difficult circumstances in your life, or if you've been wondering, "What's the point of all this?" I want you to know you're in the right place. If you're looking to transform your relationships or change the way you think so you can get out of the hole you've been stuck in and finally feel like you're doing more than "surviving," give me a shout. Let's talk. You deserve a safe person to sort through all the messiness with, and I'd love to be that person. I help depressed, anxious, and traumatized people find peace, purpose, and a way forward.
Emily Hansen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Platte City, MO 64079 (Online Only)
Along with being a Licensed Professional Counselor, I have been a Professional School Counselor for 14 years. I have experience working with school aged children all the way to late adulthood. My approach seems to work very well with a variety of life challenges, especially anxiety, depression, grief and loss, stress, and life transitions.
Along with being a Licensed Professional Counselor, I have been a Professional School Counselor for 14 years. I have experience working with school aged children all the way to late adulthood. My approach seems to work very well with a variety of life challenges, especially anxiety, depression, grief and loss, stress, and life transitions.
Sally A. Frede
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCLS, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64151
I love working with children and teens of all ages! My goal is to help children navigate the increasingly complex world and difficulties that come with it. This includes family, school and personal challenges. I enjoy partnering with parents to create family environment where children can thrive. Children are naturally resilient and love to learn. This belief feeds my practice of helping children grow and master life's challenges. As a Certified Chid Life Specialist I have a lot of experience working with children with medical needs.
I love working with children and teens of all ages! My goal is to help children navigate the increasingly complex world and difficulties that come with it. This includes family, school and personal challenges. I enjoy partnering with parents to create family environment where children can thrive. Children are naturally resilient and love to learn. This belief feeds my practice of helping children grow and master life's challenges. As a Certified Chid Life Specialist I have a lot of experience working with children with medical needs.
I am trained in various modalities geared towards processing trauma and associated complex feelings such as Internal Family Systems, Somatic psychology, and Emotion Focused Therapy. Trying to find a therapist that fits you is overwhelming. To help you out, people describe me as casual, laid back, and friendly. I will not stare over a pair of glasses at you or scribble random notes down in a book while you speak. Just you and I, authentically right there in moment.
I am trained in various modalities geared towards processing trauma and associated complex feelings such as Internal Family Systems, Somatic psychology, and Emotion Focused Therapy. Trying to find a therapist that fits you is overwhelming. To help you out, people describe me as casual, laid back, and friendly. I will not stare over a pair of glasses at you or scribble random notes down in a book while you speak. Just you and I, authentically right there in moment.
Christopher Elliott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Parkville, MO 64152 (Online Only)
Chris Elliott is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with a Master of Social Work degree from Saint Louis University. He has over 25 years of experience in the field, with a focus on community-based mental health services. Chris formerly served as the Director of Social Service Programs for the St. Louis County Department of Public Health for 9 years, where he provided oversight and management for mental health programs in clinical and correctional settings. In this role he championed the creation of new programs and services to improve access and quality of care for individuals with mental health concerns.
Chris Elliott is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with a Master of Social Work degree from Saint Louis University. He has over 25 years of experience in the field, with a focus on community-based mental health services. Chris formerly served as the Director of Social Service Programs for the St. Louis County Department of Public Health for 9 years, where he provided oversight and management for mental health programs in clinical and correctional settings. In this role he championed the creation of new programs and services to improve access and quality of care for individuals with mental health concerns.
Embark Counseling Services
Counselor, LPC, LCPC, LCSW
Verified Verified
15 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64151
Life is hard. Family is hard. Raising kids is hard. You want someone who can help when everything in your daily life is affected, including our thoughts, emotions and resulting behaviors. Also, impacting the way your body feels, and ultimately how you experience YOU and your relationships. You may feel overwhelmed or stuck, unsatisfied in your relationship, anxious, or wondering if things can change or things can get better. There is hope, and we are here. We have many clinicians at all locations that are experienced and ready to help, including affordable options.
Life is hard. Family is hard. Raising kids is hard. You want someone who can help when everything in your daily life is affected, including our thoughts, emotions and resulting behaviors. Also, impacting the way your body feels, and ultimately how you experience YOU and your relationships. You may feel overwhelmed or stuck, unsatisfied in your relationship, anxious, or wondering if things can change or things can get better. There is hope, and we are here. We have many clinicians at all locations that are experienced and ready to help, including affordable options.
I have dedicated my career to helping clients struggling with a variety of challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, and hoarding. Through active listening and showing empathy, I strive to understand each client's unique experiences and perspectives. My goal is to provide a supportive, non-judgmental environment where clients feel comfortable exploring difficult issues and working to implement strategies for improved well-being. By assisting clients in gaining insight and implementing beneficial changes, I am committed to empowering individuals to move forward in a healthy, fulfilling direction.
I have dedicated my career to helping clients struggling with a variety of challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, and hoarding. Through active listening and showing empathy, I strive to understand each client's unique experiences and perspectives. My goal is to provide a supportive, non-judgmental environment where clients feel comfortable exploring difficult issues and working to implement strategies for improved well-being. By assisting clients in gaining insight and implementing beneficial changes, I am committed to empowering individuals to move forward in a healthy, fulfilling direction.
John - Epic Growth LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64153 (Online Only)
Counseling as a whole is in higher and higher need. We've seen inflation in Missouri and across the US, horrible things happening in current wars, and of course, there is the pandemic we went through that affected literally everyone in the world. We also have, what for many will likely be, a stressful election year. Even without these things, life brings its challenges, but add the stressors we've been through for over 4 years now, in addition to the personal stressors we face, and it only makes sense that many people just like you will benefit from additional support and professional help in processing through life's difficulties.
Counseling as a whole is in higher and higher need. We've seen inflation in Missouri and across the US, horrible things happening in current wars, and of course, there is the pandemic we went through that affected literally everyone in the world. We also have, what for many will likely be, a stressful election year. Even without these things, life brings its challenges, but add the stressors we've been through for over 4 years now, in addition to the personal stressors we face, and it only makes sense that many people just like you will benefit from additional support and professional help in processing through life's difficulties.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64153 (Online Only)
I have experience working with adolescents through the older adult populations on many symptoms/diagnoses. Primarily those I work with have had issues relating to depression, anxiety, and trauma. Everyone has it inside of themselves to manage symptoms relating to these issues in addition to medication (when needed). What I have found helpful is talking to someone with empathy, who is nonjudgmental, and willing to listen, as well as having/providing information that will help the individual through these difficult times.
I have experience working with adolescents through the older adult populations on many symptoms/diagnoses. Primarily those I work with have had issues relating to depression, anxiety, and trauma. Everyone has it inside of themselves to manage symptoms relating to these issues in addition to medication (when needed). What I have found helpful is talking to someone with empathy, who is nonjudgmental, and willing to listen, as well as having/providing information that will help the individual through these difficult times.
Stephanie M Wideman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64153 (Online Only)
I am very glad you are here. Take a moment. Yes, right now, take a deep breath. Today, you showed up. You are here and willing to consider taking the next step. Welcome! My name is Stephanie. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, licensed in both Missouri & California as well as a Certified Life Coach. Clients seeking Christian counseling for stress, anxiety, depression, women's issues, relationships, and more will find hope, encouragement, courage, and support as we work to explore emotions, develop coping and communication skills, and build the life you seek.
I am very glad you are here. Take a moment. Yes, right now, take a deep breath. Today, you showed up. You are here and willing to consider taking the next step. Welcome! My name is Stephanie. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, licensed in both Missouri & California as well as a Certified Life Coach. Clients seeking Christian counseling for stress, anxiety, depression, women's issues, relationships, and more will find hope, encouragement, courage, and support as we work to explore emotions, develop coping and communication skills, and build the life you seek.
Shelley Parrett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64153 (Online Only)
I help adults of all ages cope with life transitions that cause anxiety, depression and grief. When avoidance no longer works, I help people address life. I provide a down-to-earth and honest approach to working with all my clients. I often see people at their worst and provide them with a compassionate ear without judgement. I also focus on skills training to assist each of my clients in building their own toolbox of coping skills to face life head on. My role is to be a guide for clients to find a more effective way of dealing with life. While we work together, and I provide resources and insight, all the success belongs to you!
I help adults of all ages cope with life transitions that cause anxiety, depression and grief. When avoidance no longer works, I help people address life. I provide a down-to-earth and honest approach to working with all my clients. I often see people at their worst and provide them with a compassionate ear without judgement. I also focus on skills training to assist each of my clients in building their own toolbox of coping skills to face life head on. My role is to be a guide for clients to find a more effective way of dealing with life. While we work together, and I provide resources and insight, all the success belongs to you!
Annie Cole-School
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Parkville, MO 64152 (Online Only)
I am committed to providing professional, quality counseling to all individuals and assisting them to feel their best physically, mentally, psychologically and spiritually. I feel that I have faced obstacles in my own life that have allowed me to have insight, understanding, compassion and empathy for others. These qualities along with my schooling, have created the knowledge and skills to make a holistic impact on those seeking out counseling. I am dedicated to giving my all to help individuals understand and manage what is standing in their way of becoming their authentic, best self.
I am committed to providing professional, quality counseling to all individuals and assisting them to feel their best physically, mentally, psychologically and spiritually. I feel that I have faced obstacles in my own life that have allowed me to have insight, understanding, compassion and empathy for others. These qualities along with my schooling, have created the knowledge and skills to make a holistic impact on those seeking out counseling. I am dedicated to giving my all to help individuals understand and manage what is standing in their way of becoming their authentic, best self.
Ricky Cooper
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64153 (Online Only)
Nothing you do seems to help you get out of this. You feel as if you are running in place, repeating yourself. It is time for another cook in the kitchen so to speak. I do not just want to be another person telling you things will be alright or it is fine; just push through. Whether it be depression, anxiety, family adjustment issues, or trauma related issues I am here to help you realize an internal strength you inherently possess.
Nothing you do seems to help you get out of this. You feel as if you are running in place, repeating yourself. It is time for another cook in the kitchen so to speak. I do not just want to be another person telling you things will be alright or it is fine; just push through. Whether it be depression, anxiety, family adjustment issues, or trauma related issues I am here to help you realize an internal strength you inherently possess.
Cheryl A Pendell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, NCC, CPT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64152
There are many presenting issues that might bring you to counseling. Finding a therapist that you can connect with and build an alliance with is important to your success in therapy. I work very hard to create a relationship that will provide you the safety and warmth that you need to explore your experiences; I am very comfortable earning your trust. I use different treatment modalities, depending upon which is appropriate for you personally. Empathy is the primary tool used to give you the safety you need to explore your inner world while we begin to understand your experiences together.
There are many presenting issues that might bring you to counseling. Finding a therapist that you can connect with and build an alliance with is important to your success in therapy. I work very hard to create a relationship that will provide you the safety and warmth that you need to explore your experiences; I am very comfortable earning your trust. I use different treatment modalities, depending upon which is appropriate for you personally. Empathy is the primary tool used to give you the safety you need to explore your inner world while we begin to understand your experiences together.
It can be difficult to take steps towards inner reflection. With patience and persistence, you will cultivate greater confidence, self-esteem and emotional balance. I work with the resilience within you and believe you have the skills and inner reserves to assist you in overcoming obstacles in your life. My perspective on therapy is built on a foundation of collaboration, interaction, trust and observation. The passion in my life is being invited and accompanying my clients in this journey. My style is an eclectic approach which can include treatment using mindfulness, action based, narrative, and interpersonal therapy among others.
It can be difficult to take steps towards inner reflection. With patience and persistence, you will cultivate greater confidence, self-esteem and emotional balance. I work with the resilience within you and believe you have the skills and inner reserves to assist you in overcoming obstacles in your life. My perspective on therapy is built on a foundation of collaboration, interaction, trust and observation. The passion in my life is being invited and accompanying my clients in this journey. My style is an eclectic approach which can include treatment using mindfulness, action based, narrative, and interpersonal therapy among others.
Robie J Sullivan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, JD, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64151
Not accepting new clients
Connection with others who care is a central need for all human beings. This need is often most deeply felt during times of relational distress or personal struggle. My role as a therapist is to provide a safe place for you to feel cared for and understood when you need it most. Therapy provides a sacred space for healing and growth. It is within this space that I help clients process painful emotions and uncover patterns that keep them stuck in unhealthy relational dynamics. My passion is to help clients experience greater joy and fulfillment in their life and relationships.
Connection with others who care is a central need for all human beings. This need is often most deeply felt during times of relational distress or personal struggle. My role as a therapist is to provide a safe place for you to feel cared for and understood when you need it most. Therapy provides a sacred space for healing and growth. It is within this space that I help clients process painful emotions and uncover patterns that keep them stuck in unhealthy relational dynamics. My passion is to help clients experience greater joy and fulfillment in their life and relationships.
Sherry L. Strahan, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64154
I have been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 1997 and can help you with reducing your stress and improving your life. I work with young children(age 3 and up), teens, and adults. I specialize in couple/family therapy, as well as in play therapy. Are you asking yourself questions like "Will I ever feel happy again?" or "Can my spouse/significant other and I really work through our problems?" or "Will my child ever follow the rules without a hassle?". If you are, I can tell you change is possible and I can help you with that change.
I have been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 1997 and can help you with reducing your stress and improving your life. I work with young children(age 3 and up), teens, and adults. I specialize in couple/family therapy, as well as in play therapy. Are you asking yourself questions like "Will I ever feel happy again?" or "Can my spouse/significant other and I really work through our problems?" or "Will my child ever follow the rules without a hassle?". If you are, I can tell you change is possible and I can help you with that change.
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Number of Therapists in Platte County, MO
200+
Average cost per session
$125
Therapists in Platte County, MO who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 90% | Depression |
| 73% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 71% | Stress |
| 70% | Relationship Issues |
| 70% | Grief |
| 68% | Self Esteem |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 82% | Aetna |
| 77% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 66% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Platte County, MO see their clients
| 59% | In Person and Online | |
| 41% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 84% | Female | |
| 15% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |