Online therapy in Missouri

Explore online therapists and medication management providers in Missouri. Compare their approach and availability, then contact providers directly.
About finding online care in this state

Looking for online therapy in Missouri? This page is here to help you find therapists and prescribers who are licensed to provide telehealth care in Missouri. Whether you live in St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield, Columbia, or a smaller community, online care can make it easier to compare options across the state and focus on fit instead of choosing the closest provider. You can narrow your search using filters for specialty, therapy modality, language, age group, insurance, and whether you want a therapist or medication management provider. It is a practical way to find care that matches your needs, schedule, and budget.

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Dr. Melissa Lavin

Lavin Psychology Services, PLLC

PsyD

Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families (ages 10 to 90) from all walks of life facing a variety of psychological concerns. My specialty is childhood trauma and its adult manifestations (anxiety, depression, grief/loss, self-doubt/esteem, identity issues, stress, relationship difficulties, & parenting). I'm certified in advance nutritional integrative medicine for mental health (holistic plans of supplements, vitamins, and food). I provide sports psychology therapy for pro-athletics, as well as consultation services for other leading professionals. I enjoy providing unconditional support and skills tailored to each individual's needs.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Bipolar Disorder · Chronic Pain and Illness · Depression · Divorce · Domestic Abuse · Eating Disorders · Gender Identity · Grief · Life Transitions · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Older Adults & Aging · Panic · Personality Disorders · Phobias · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Self-Harming · Sexual Abuse · Suicidal Ideation · Trauma & PTSD · Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) · Women’s Mental Health
Dr. Dylan Lanoff

Atlas Behavioral Health

PsyD

Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“Dr. Lanoff has notable experience supporting clients with complex and acute trauma (including sexual violence) and distress related to relationships. Dr. Lanoff has worked in a variety of clinical settings including community mental health centers and university counseling settings. Throughout this training, she has learned and integrated multiple evidence-based approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), humanistic-existential, relational, trauma-focused, and feminist psychology. She believes that her clients have everything they need to heal within them, and that her role is to help people understand and overcome the obstacles that keep them from living their most joyful, fulfilling, and authentic life.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Annalisa Erba

Annalisa Erba, Psy.D.

PsyD

Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“I have studied and worked with people who have experienced significant losses/grief (particularly early parental loss) in great depth. I have also had considerable experience with people who are struggling with issues around relationships, anxiety, overfunctioning, infidelity, early adulthood/mid life crises/aging, peri/menopause, fertility, cross cultural issues, perfectionism and existential questions.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Aging · Anxiety · Attachment · Grief · Infertility & Reproductive Mental Health · Infidelity / Affair Recovery · Life Transitions · Menopause & Perimenopause · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Spirituality · Women’s Mental Health
Amy Kreins

Kreins Psychological Services

PhD

Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“I work with preteens, teens, adults, and seniors navigating a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and life challenges. My clients often seek support for anxiety, depression, stress, relationship concerns, and major life transitions, as well as issues related to self-esteem, identity, grief, and adjustment. I also work with individuals managing more complex concerns such as trauma, OCD, ADHD, eating disorders, and chronic health or pain conditions. Many of my clients are looking to better understand themselves, improve coping skills, and make meaningful, lasting changes in their lives. I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space and tailor treatment to each individual, helping clients build on their strengths, improve decision-making, and develop practical strategies to move forward with greater clarity and confidence.”
Services:
Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy, Testing and Evaluations
Specialties:
Aging · Anxiety · Bipolar Disorder · Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) · Depression · Divorce · Eating Disorders · Gender Identity · Grief · Hoarding · Life Transitions · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Older Adults & Aging · Panic · Perfectionism · Phobias · Self Esteem · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“I work with high achieving teens and adults who want to uncouple their feelings of worthiness from how much they accomplish. I specialize in working with medical professionals and students at college preparatory boarding schools.”
Services:
Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Joanne Whalen

Joanne Whalen, Psy.D., LLC

PsyD

Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“I work with clients struggling with a range of challenges associated with fertility and pregnancy including infertility and IVF treatment, pregnancy loss, traumatic birth, postpartum depression and anxiety as well as the adjustment to parenthood. I also work with individuals and caregivers coping with medical issues including such things as cancer and chronic illness. I treat individuals dealing with a variety of anxiety disorders including generalized anxiety, phobias, panic attacks, and OCD. Lastly, I have a passion for working with medical providers often around stress and worklife balance and have a unique understanding having worked in medical settings and alongside medical providers most of my career in addition to growing up in family of medical providers.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Burnout · Cancer · Caregiver Support · Chronic Pain and Illness · Depression · Grief · Infertility & Reproductive Mental Health · Menopause & Perimenopause · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Panic · Phobias · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Women’s Mental Health
Alyssa Nagel

Whole Life Wellness, Inc.

LPC

Licensed In:
Arkansas, Missouri, Oregon
“People with trauma, CPTSD, relationship issues, neurodivergence, life changes, anxiety, depression, and nontraditional relationships (CNM/poly/kink).”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Attachment · Autism · Burnout · Codependency · Consensual Non-Monogamy · Depression · Gender Identity · Grief · Highly Sensitive People (HSP) · Life Transitions · Menopause & Perimenopause · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Religious Trauma & Spiritual Abuse · Self Esteem · Sexual Abuse · Spiritual Abuse · Spirituality · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Dr. Bethany Friedman

BraveFull Psychology

PSYD, CEDS

Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“Do thoughts about food, your body, or your worth consume you, leaving you exhausted and uncertain about what comes next? Are you just trying to stay afloat while everyone else seems to have it figured out? Are your emotions so intense that it feels like you might burst from the pain, and you feel desperate for a way out, or do you work hard to keep them locked up tightly? Do you hold on to old experiences or painful memories that make you feel stuck, even when you want to move forward? If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. With expert support, you can recover from eating disorders, anxiety, depression, self-harm, and trauma.”
Services:
Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Attachment · Body Dysmorphia · Depression · Eating Disorders · Self Esteem · Self-Harming · Suicidal Ideation · Trauma & PTSD
Olga Kat. Karasina

Katalyst Psychology & Wellness, LLC

Psy.D.

Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“Supporting adults dealing with a wide array of concerns and those looking to improve their quality of life. I have extensive experience working with mood and anxiety disorders, eating disorders, burnout, communication and relationship concerns, trauma, perfectionism, and life transitions.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anger Management · Anxiety · Attachment · Burnout · Chronic Pain and Illness · Depression · Eating Disorders · Life Transitions · Perfectionism · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Self Esteem · Trauma & PTSD
Nicole Morgan

Commonwealth Clinical Services LLP.

Clinical Psychologist

Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“Military, First Responder, Dispatch/Communication, EMDR, Trauma, High Performers, Medical,”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Sex Therapy, Testing and Evaluations
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Burnout · Chronic Pain and Illness · Consensual Non-Monogamy · Depression · Gender Identity · Grief · Men’s Mental Health · Perfectionism · Self Esteem · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Licensed In:
Arkansas, Colorado, Missouri, Oklahoma
“My clients are often thoughtful, self-aware adults who have been holding things down for a long time. Many are exhausted before they ever reach out. I work with people navigating anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, grief, identity-related stress, and the lingering weight of difficult family dynamics. I have a particular passion for working with queer and LGBTQIA+ clients, including trans and non-binary adults, and I am proudly kink- and poly-affirming. I also work with veterans, older adults, and anyone who has spent a long time feeling like they had to hide part of themselves to survive.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Aging · Anger Management · Anxiety · Chronic Pain and Illness · Codependency · Consensual Non-Monogamy · Depression · Disability · Gender Identity · Grief · Hoarding · Life Transitions · Men’s Mental Health · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Panic · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Sexual Abuse · Spirituality · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Leah S. Levenson, Psy.D.

LSL Psychological Services, P.A.

Psy.D.

Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“Many of the people I work with are capable adults who look like they have everything together but feel anxious, overwhelmed, or exhausted behind the scenes. They often know what they "should" be doing, but still find themselves stuck in the same patterns. I also work with teens, college students, and parents navigating anxiety, perfectionism, stress, and life's many transitions. My style is warm, direct, and practical. Therapy with me is a conversation, not a lecture. I'll ask questions, notice patterns, and offer honest feedback while helping you develop tools that fit your life. You don't have to have everything figured out before you start. Most people don't. We'll work together to understand what's getting in your way and help you move toward lasting, meaningful change.”
Services:
Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Burnout · Life Transitions · Perfectionism · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health

Finding online care in Missouri

Online therapy can be a very practical option in Missouri because the best therapist for you may not be at the closest office. That matters in a state where some people live near major population centers and others may have fewer local options, longer drives, or tighter appointment availability. Online care can give you a wider pool of therapists to compare, which can make it easier to find someone who works with your concerns, offers the kind of therapy you want, and has session times that fit around work, school, or family responsibilities. It can also help when travel is the hard part. Missouri’s emergency management agency says ice storms, tornadoes, severe storms, and flooding are common, and severe winter weather can make driving difficult. As you compare providers, pay attention to fit, availability, insurance, self-pay rates, and session logistics. You can use the resources below to verify licenses or find extra support if needed.

Online therapy in Missouri: common questions

How do I use this page to find the right fit for online therapy in Missouri?

Start with the kind of help you want, then narrow your options with filters. You can search by specialty, therapy modality, language, age group, insurance, and whether you want therapy or medication management. It often helps to begin with a broader statewide search instead of only your town, because online care lets you compare Missouri-licensed providers across different parts of the state. After that, read profiles closely for experience, style, fees, and scheduling so you can choose someone who feels like a good match for you.

What should I ask before booking with a therapist?

Ask whether they work with your concerns, what ages they see, what a first session is like, whether they offer video or phone appointments, what openings they usually have, whether they take your insurance, what self-pay costs look like, and how cancellations work. If you think you may need medication, ask whether they prescribe or coordinate with a medication provider. If you travel often or spend time near a state line, ask what happens if you are outside Missouri on appointment day.

Does my online therapist have to live in Missouri, and what happens if I travel out of state?

Your therapist does not necessarily have to live in Missouri, but to treat you while you are physically in Missouri, they generally need to be licensed here. In practice, what matters most is where you are during the appointment. If you travel out of state, tell your provider before the session. They may need to pause care for that visit or only continue if they are also licensed where you are. If you split time between states, it can help to look for providers with multi-state licensure. You can browse that option here: Find a therapist licensed in multiple states.

What types of mental health services are available online through telehealth in Missouri?

Depending on the provider and your needs, you may find individual therapy, child or teen therapy, couples counseling, family therapy, group therapy, medication management, and testing and evaluations. Availability can vary by clinician, age group, and whether the service is a good fit for telehealth, so filters can save you time when you know what kind of care you want.

Can I find medication management providers here, and how is medication management different from online therapy?

Yes. If you are looking for a prescriber, use the medication management filter. Medication management is focused on psychiatric evaluation, prescriptions, dose changes, side effects, and follow-up visits. Online therapy is focused on talk therapy, coping skills, patterns, goals, and emotional support. Some clinicians offer both, but many people work with a therapist and a separate prescriber. If you need controlled substances prescribed, check with the provider before booking about whether they can do that through telehealth in your situation, because there may be additional restrictions depending on the medication and visit type.

Where can I start if I need lower cost or public mental health support in Missouri?

A strong place to start is Missouri’s community mental health center system and the state treatment locator. Those resources can help you find county or regional public behavioral health services, and Missouri says each listed community mental health center has a 24-hour crisis hotline and mobile response capability. For support groups, family education, and community support, National Alliance on Mental Illness Missouri can also be helpful. If you need urgent emotional support, Missouri 988 is available 24/7. The official links are in the resources below.

How do I verify a therapist or prescriber’s Missouri license?

Start with the Missouri Division of Professional Registration Licensee Search, which the state describes as primary source verification. For profession-specific resources, use the Missouri board pages for social workers, professional counselors, marital and family therapists, psychologists, the Board of Registration for the Healing Arts for psychiatrists and physician assistants, and the Missouri State Board of Nursing or Nursys for psychiatric nurse practitioners. The official links are in the resources below.

Does insurance cover online therapy in Missouri, and how does payment usually work?

Often, yes. Missouri law says many state-regulated health plans cannot deny a covered service just because it is provided through telehealth, and the cost-sharing generally should not be higher than if that same covered service were provided in person. Missouri Medicaid also reimburses telehealth when program rules are met. Your actual cost still depends on your plan, whether the provider is in network, and what service is being billed. Before your first appointment, ask about copay, deductible, self-pay rate, sliding scale spots, and whether the provider can offer a superbill if you need one.

What technology or privacy setup do I need for virtual sessions?

For most online therapy appointments, it is best to meet from a secure location with privacy and a reliable internet connection. A computer or laptop is usually ideal, though a phone or tablet may also work depending on the provider and platform. Missouri law allows telehealth to use audiovisual and audio-only technologies, and federal telehealth guidance recommends secure communications that protect your privacy. Most sessions happen by video, but depending on the provider and service, phone calls or secure messaging may also be part of telehealth or follow-up communication. Many providers also have their own policies about where sessions can take place, so it is best to check ahead if privacy or location may be an issue. If weather or internet outages are common where you live, ask whether the provider has a backup phone plan.

Are there scheduling, regional, travel, or weather issues in Missouri that can make online therapy especially practical?

Yes. Missouri’s Office of Rural Health and Primary Care says rural and underserved communities can face access challenges, and the state also notes that sustaining health care systems in rural communities can be difficult. That can make online therapy especially useful if the right provider is not close by, or if getting to an office would mean extra time off work, child care planning, or a long drive. Online care can also help when Missouri weather gets in the way. The state emergency management agency says ice storms, tornadoes, severe storms, and flooding are common, and severe winter weather can create dangerous driving conditions.

When is online therapy not the right choice?

Online therapy may not be the best fit if you are in immediate crisis, need emergency support, require a higher level of care, or do not have a private space or secure internet connection for sessions. In those situations, in-person services or local crisis resources may be more appropriate. If you are in immediate danger or need urgent help, contact local emergency services or call the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 9-8-8 right away. Missouri residents can also call or text Missouri 988 for free, confidential support any time.

Missouri mental health resources

Missouri 988

State crisis line for free, confidential 24/7 call, text, or chat support.

Missouri Department of Mental Health Crisis Services

Explains crisis response options, including mobile crisis response and stabilization services.

Community Mental Health Centers

County and regional public mental health providers across Missouri.

Locate Treatment Services

State treatment locator for behavioral health services and local programs.

National Alliance on Mental Illness Missouri (NAMI Missouri)

Free support, education, support groups, and family resources statewide.

Missouri Division of Professional Registration Licensee Search

Primary source verification tool for many Missouri licenses.

Committee for Social Workers

Board page for Missouri social worker licensure and board information.

Committee for Professional Counselors

Board page for Missouri professional counselor licensure and board information.

State Committee of Marital & Family Therapists

Board page for Missouri marriage and family therapist licensure and board information.

Committee of Psychologists

Board page for Missouri psychologist licensure and board information.

Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts

Board page for physicians, including psychiatrists, plus links for physician assistants.

Missouri State Board of Nursing

Board page and verification access for nursing licenses and advanced practice nursing recognition.

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