Online Therapists in Missouri
I support clients who struggle with depression and forms of anxiety. Often times, we become overwhelmed with the demands of life. Some of us are juggling jobs, children, our relationship, our homes, extended family, and friends with limited downtime. It is my goal, to help you feel prepared for life’s challenges in addition to adjust and cope with stressors.
I support clients who struggle with depression and forms of anxiety. Often times, we become overwhelmed with the demands of life. Some of us are juggling jobs, children, our relationship, our homes, extended family, and friends with limited downtime. It is my goal, to help you feel prepared for life’s challenges in addition to adjust and cope with stressors.
I came to professional counseling about 15 years ago - after 20 years of working in medical research. I have a lot of life experience and have lived all over the world (an Army brat!) and experienced a fair number of different cultures and approaches to life. I am also a huge animal lover and have a silly Australian Sheperd and horses... they keep me busy!
I came to professional counseling about 15 years ago - after 20 years of working in medical research. I have a lot of life experience and have lived all over the world (an Army brat!) and experienced a fair number of different cultures and approaches to life. I am also a huge animal lover and have a silly Australian Sheperd and horses... they keep me busy!
As a therapist, my goal is to help families, couples, and individuals improve their personal relationships. This is achieved through gaining an understanding of others' emotions and why they react the way they do to various situations. Then, being willing to make the changes needed to be able to connect and trust their partner or family member. When the storms arrive, each will then know how to comfort themselves, and others; this happens synergistically. Synergism means that each person complements the other and enhances their performance; together, you are energized through the art of working in harmony. Come give it a try!
As a therapist, my goal is to help families, couples, and individuals improve their personal relationships. This is achieved through gaining an understanding of others' emotions and why they react the way they do to various situations. Then, being willing to make the changes needed to be able to connect and trust their partner or family member. When the storms arrive, each will then know how to comfort themselves, and others; this happens synergistically. Synergism means that each person complements the other and enhances their performance; together, you are energized through the art of working in harmony. Come give it a try!
No one knows you better than yourself. Be proud of this first step of taking care of yourself. Hi, My name is Shakera Garrard. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have 7 years of experience working as a therapist. I am also board certified by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NCC). My focus is to implement a client-centered approach. I believe the most important approach is to provide a non-judgmental and safe space for all of my clients.
No one knows you better than yourself. Be proud of this first step of taking care of yourself. Hi, My name is Shakera Garrard. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have 7 years of experience working as a therapist. I am also board certified by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NCC). My focus is to implement a client-centered approach. I believe the most important approach is to provide a non-judgmental and safe space for all of my clients.
I offer in-person therapy or online sessions.
Many of the adults and couples I work with are thoughtful, capable individuals seeking greater clarity, fulfillment, and connection in their lives and relationships. Sometimes they find themselves at a crossroads, navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, life transitions, or a sense that something is missing despite outward success. Therapy offers a space to slow down, gain insight, and create meaningful change. My approach is warm, collaborative, and depth-oriented, helping clients better understand themselves, their relationships, and the patterns that shape their lives.
I offer in-person therapy or online sessions.
Many of the adults and couples I work with are thoughtful, capable individuals seeking greater clarity, fulfillment, and connection in their lives and relationships. Sometimes they find themselves at a crossroads, navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, life transitions, or a sense that something is missing despite outward success. Therapy offers a space to slow down, gain insight, and create meaningful change. My approach is warm, collaborative, and depth-oriented, helping clients better understand themselves, their relationships, and the patterns that shape their lives.
I am currently accepting new clients for virtual and in person sessions.
If you’ve landed here, you’ve made the first step toward making a change, and I commend you for that! Something isn’t working, and whether you know what it is or need to discover it, I’m here to walk beside you on that journey. I work with both adults and adolescents using a variety of therapy techniques, based on individual needs to help you reach your goals. My goal is to provide a space free of judgment to discover your strengths and use them to aid you through healing.
I am currently accepting new clients for virtual and in person sessions.
If you’ve landed here, you’ve made the first step toward making a change, and I commend you for that! Something isn’t working, and whether you know what it is or need to discover it, I’m here to walk beside you on that journey. I work with both adults and adolescents using a variety of therapy techniques, based on individual needs to help you reach your goals. My goal is to provide a space free of judgment to discover your strengths and use them to aid you through healing.
I want to help you frame a new mindset, build your performance, construct a new inner view and teardown your past trauma. Let me help you become your best self.
I want to help you frame a new mindset, build your performance, construct a new inner view and teardown your past trauma. Let me help you become your best self.
I have over 30 years of clinical experience providing counseling therapy to adult individuals, children, adolescents, families, and couples to address their emotional and behavioral struggles. I utilize a cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, goal directed, reality based treatment approach, integrating family dynamics as needed, to help clients effectively resolve or learn to cope with their struggles. I am available to coordinate with schools and other treatment providers. My office at Truman & Main St on the Independence Square offers a convenient, unassuming, confidential, and relaxing environment.
I have over 30 years of clinical experience providing counseling therapy to adult individuals, children, adolescents, families, and couples to address their emotional and behavioral struggles. I utilize a cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, goal directed, reality based treatment approach, integrating family dynamics as needed, to help clients effectively resolve or learn to cope with their struggles. I am available to coordinate with schools and other treatment providers. My office at Truman & Main St on the Independence Square offers a convenient, unassuming, confidential, and relaxing environment.
Hi there, I'm Sheila! Starting therapy can feel like a big step. I congratulate you on starting your journey. I specialize in working with adults navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I take a client-centered, collaborative approach to therapy, and I'm here to provide a safe and supportive environment where you can be yourself. My approach uses cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to help you identify and reshape unhelpful thought patterns. This hands-on approach gives you tools to feel more in control of your emotions and behaviors.
Hi there, I'm Sheila! Starting therapy can feel like a big step. I congratulate you on starting your journey. I specialize in working with adults navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I take a client-centered, collaborative approach to therapy, and I'm here to provide a safe and supportive environment where you can be yourself. My approach uses cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to help you identify and reshape unhelpful thought patterns. This hands-on approach gives you tools to feel more in control of your emotions and behaviors.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by your struggles, whether it’s an addiction or impulsive behavior that seems to control your life? You're not alone. I have a deep desire to see everyone live the life they dream of, for themselves, for their children and communities in which they live. I want to see my clients live a life of thriving, full of joy and opportunity.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by your struggles, whether it’s an addiction or impulsive behavior that seems to control your life? You're not alone. I have a deep desire to see everyone live the life they dream of, for themselves, for their children and communities in which they live. I want to see my clients live a life of thriving, full of joy and opportunity.
Leslie Zarker
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC, CCTP-II
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
You may be someone others rely on—at work, in your relationships, or within your family. From the outside it might look like you have things together, but internally you may feel overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally drained. You might find yourself overthinking conversations, struggling to set boundaries, or feeling responsible for everyone else’s needs while your own take a back seat.
You may be someone others rely on—at work, in your relationships, or within your family. From the outside it might look like you have things together, but internally you may feel overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally drained. You might find yourself overthinking conversations, struggling to set boundaries, or feeling responsible for everyone else’s needs while your own take a back seat.
I offer virtual therapy through SonderMind, bringing care right to your home.
Lacey has been counseling for over 10 years. She has worked with individuals, couples, and teens with various needs, including anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, situational difficulties, etc. If you are in need right now, allow her to come along side you and provide additional support.
I offer virtual therapy through SonderMind, bringing care right to your home.
Lacey has been counseling for over 10 years. She has worked with individuals, couples, and teens with various needs, including anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, situational difficulties, etc. If you are in need right now, allow her to come along side you and provide additional support.
I specialize in working with individuals through life challenges and transitions, specifically career, education, college, relationship, or personal growth — we will focus on where you want to go and how to get there, with a solution-focused approach.
I specialize in working with individuals through life challenges and transitions, specifically career, education, college, relationship, or personal growth — we will focus on where you want to go and how to get there, with a solution-focused approach.
I meet with clients online via video and in the office for therapy sessions.
I believe it is never too late to make changes, heal old wounds, or find new ways to feel better in your life. I specialize in working with adults of all ages, including older adults who are navigating substance use and recovery, attachment-focused therapy, often alongside past or recent experiences of trauma. My approach is relaxed, supportive, and focused on helping you feel comfortable being yourself. Many of the people I work with are dealing with big life changes—retirement, health concerns, grief, shifts in relationships, or long-standing habits that no longer serve them.
I meet with clients online via video and in the office for therapy sessions.
I believe it is never too late to make changes, heal old wounds, or find new ways to feel better in your life. I specialize in working with adults of all ages, including older adults who are navigating substance use and recovery, attachment-focused therapy, often alongside past or recent experiences of trauma. My approach is relaxed, supportive, and focused on helping you feel comfortable being yourself. Many of the people I work with are dealing with big life changes—retirement, health concerns, grief, shifts in relationships, or long-standing habits that no longer serve them.
You can request online telehealth therapy as needed.
We are not meant to live life alone but rather deeply involved in relationships. Some of these relationships are meaningful and positive, while others have come with great loss, significant struggle and trauma, or just the every day difficulty of learning to live and enjoy life with another person. I believe in the value of working through personal problems in the context of building stronger relationships. I will help you work through this on a personal level or with whomever you are needing to have a restored relationship with. I look forward to meeting with you and coming alongside of you in your mental health journey.
You can request online telehealth therapy as needed.
We are not meant to live life alone but rather deeply involved in relationships. Some of these relationships are meaningful and positive, while others have come with great loss, significant struggle and trauma, or just the every day difficulty of learning to live and enjoy life with another person. I believe in the value of working through personal problems in the context of building stronger relationships. I will help you work through this on a personal level or with whomever you are needing to have a restored relationship with. I look forward to meeting with you and coming alongside of you in your mental health journey.
I have virtual sessions available in the mornings and in person sessions in the afternoons.
Have you been struggling to feel like yourself lately? Are you having a hard time enjoying life or find it overwhelming to take steps towards the life you want? Did you experience difficult events now or in the past? As a licensed professional counselor and art therapist, I am confident that each and every one of us comes from a place of intrinsic goodness. Within each of us, are the resources and resilience we need to navigate life. It is my goal to hold a space for you to reconnect with your natural abilities and turn difficult social and emotional situations into opportunities for empowerment, compassion, and independence.
I have virtual sessions available in the mornings and in person sessions in the afternoons.
Have you been struggling to feel like yourself lately? Are you having a hard time enjoying life or find it overwhelming to take steps towards the life you want? Did you experience difficult events now or in the past? As a licensed professional counselor and art therapist, I am confident that each and every one of us comes from a place of intrinsic goodness. Within each of us, are the resources and resilience we need to navigate life. It is my goal to hold a space for you to reconnect with your natural abilities and turn difficult social and emotional situations into opportunities for empowerment, compassion, and independence.
Stress can absolutely create a heavy toll on your overall health, focus, and personal life and is often neglected as people continue to try and plow through workplace and academic responsibilities. Whether you are dealing with work, relationship challenges, feeling down, battling worry, or feeling unmotivated to try, counseling can be a good option for you. I would like to assist you in gaining tools to work on your self-esteem, school/work stress, grief, or even the current uneasiness of our changing world.
Stress can absolutely create a heavy toll on your overall health, focus, and personal life and is often neglected as people continue to try and plow through workplace and academic responsibilities. Whether you are dealing with work, relationship challenges, feeling down, battling worry, or feeling unmotivated to try, counseling can be a good option for you. I would like to assist you in gaining tools to work on your self-esteem, school/work stress, grief, or even the current uneasiness of our changing world.
I am located in Brookside (Kansas City) and offer therapy sessions both in-person and via telehealth.
Therapy shouldn't feel like a performance or a high-stakes interview. I take a relaxed approach to sessions, prioritizing connection and authenticity with my clients. I deeply respect the courage it takes to pursue healing and would be honored to walk alongside you on your journey. My goal is to see you process your experiences, gain new skills, and become more aligned with your values.
I am located in Brookside (Kansas City) and offer therapy sessions both in-person and via telehealth.
Therapy shouldn't feel like a performance or a high-stakes interview. I take a relaxed approach to sessions, prioritizing connection and authenticity with my clients. I deeply respect the courage it takes to pursue healing and would be honored to walk alongside you on your journey. My goal is to see you process your experiences, gain new skills, and become more aligned with your values.
I accept both in office and telehealth clients.
"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." I believe that we have the answers to our own struggles, and sometimes we just need help accessing those answers. My approach to counseling is one of helping my clients understand themselves better so that they can face life's difficulties with confidence. I also work with clients on developing healthy coping strategies that work for them and the lives they want to build.
I accept both in office and telehealth clients.
"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." I believe that we have the answers to our own struggles, and sometimes we just need help accessing those answers. My approach to counseling is one of helping my clients understand themselves better so that they can face life's difficulties with confidence. I also work with clients on developing healthy coping strategies that work for them and the lives they want to build.
I offer therapy sessions via telehealth.
My name is Maya (they/them) and I specialize in understanding the overlapping worlds of queer, neurodivergent, and disabled folks. My approach to treatment involves the use of direct, solution-focused, and strengths-based therapies. This allows you to prioritize your most pressing issues, and stabilize your life.
I offer therapy sessions via telehealth.
My name is Maya (they/them) and I specialize in understanding the overlapping worlds of queer, neurodivergent, and disabled folks. My approach to treatment involves the use of direct, solution-focused, and strengths-based therapies. This allows you to prioritize your most pressing issues, and stabilize your life.
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FAQ - About Telehealth Therapy
Is online therapy as effective as in-person?
Numerous studies suggest that online therapy can be as effective as in-person therapy. However, further research is needed to determine if online therapy provides the same benefits across all client populations. Individuals with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, or those who may benefit from in-person check-ins, like those with eating disorders, may not experience the same level of benefit from online therapy. Nonetheless, the success of online therapy, much like in-person therapy, often hinges on the quality of the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client rather than the specific modality of therapy used.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of therapy conducted online?
One of the main advantages of online therapy is its convenience for both clients and therapists. It also allows clients who require specialized therapy to access a wider range of professionals than they could with only in-person sessions. Additionally, online therapy may be a more affordable option in some cases and often offers the same insurance benefits as in-person therapy. However, online therapy may not be suitable for everyone, especially those who value face-to-face interaction with a therapist. Therapists may find it more challenging to assess clients accurately in an online setting due to reduced nonverbal cues on camera. There is also the increased risk that disruptions caused by external factors, such as technology malfunctions, can hinder the therapy session. For these reasons, many therapists offer a "hybrid" therapeutic approach, alternating between seeing clients in-person and online.
Is online therapy suitable for children and adolescents?
Just like with adults, the accessibility and convenience of online therapy can greatly benefit children and adolescents. In fact, children and adolescents may be more accustomed to navigating online platforms than older adults, making online sessions feel more natural for them. Teens might also be interested in using additional online tools, such as therapist-recommended apps, as an adjunct to online therapy sessions. Apps for developing CBT skills, practicing mindfulness exercises, or tracking thoughts and moods can be helpful for teens receiving therapy. However, it's important to note that not all therapeutic modalities are well-suited to online therapy, especially those used with younger children. For example, play therapy, which helps younger children express their emotions, often requires in-person sessions to be fully effective.
Can I receive prescriptions and medication management with online therapy?
The ability for psychiatrists to prescribe medications through online therapy varies based on the medication and the states where the medical professional and client are located. While many prescribing regulations were relaxed during the COVID-19 pandemic, some states still enforce rules, especially concerning controlled substances, which may mandate an in-person visit before prescribing. Generally, however, medical professionals can prescribe non-controlled substances through online therapy sessions just as they do during in-person sessions.
Is online therapy covered by insurance?
In most cases, online therapy with a licensed therapist or psychologist is covered by insurance under the same criteria as in-person therapy sessions, which is largely due to the significant increase in online therapy use during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. This means that as long as the therapist is "in-network" with the client's insurance, and the client meets the coverage criteria imposed by the insurance, they are eligible for online therapy insurance coverage. Depending on the client's plan, there may be applicable co-pays and/ or deductibles that the client is subject to.