Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Independence, MO
Browse Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Independence, Missouri. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Kirk Shelton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
I approach therapy as a practical and relational process rather than a set of techniques. People usually come in when long-standing ways of coping no longer fit their current life, even if those strategies once made sense. My work focuses on understanding how those patterns developed, how they continue to function, and how they can be reorganized in ways that support greater flexibility and self-direction. Change matters to me as it shows up in how a person lives, relates, and responds outside the therapy space.
10 Years Experience
Online in Independence, MO (Online Only)
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Jessica Oliver, Aspire Counseling
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW
I specialize in helping people who are tired of just "managing" their anxiety or trauma symptoms and are ready for real, lasting change. Many of my clients are high-functioning professionals, working parents, and teens who look like they have it together on the outside but feel overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted on the inside.I use evidence-based approaches—including EMDR, CBT, and ACT—because I believe you deserve treatment that actually works, not endless sessions of "how was your week?" My style is warm and direct. I'll meet you with compassion and help you build practical skills, but I'll also gently push you toward the growth you're looking for.If you're in Missouri and ready to stop white-knuckling your way through life, I'd love to talk.
13 Years Experience
In-Person Near Independence, MO
Online in Independence, MO
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Taylor Esworthy
Marriage and Family Therapist, PLMFT
Hello, I’m Taylor! If you’ve found your way here, something in your life might feel heavier than it looks on the outside. Maybe you’re showing up for everyone else while running on empty, feeling stuck in relationship patterns, or navigating a transition that’s left you unsure of who you are. In therapy, you don’t have to have it all together, you just get to be human. I work with teens, adults, couples, and families to create a space where you feel supported, understood, and able to move toward meaningful, lasting change.
1 Years Experience
In-Person Near Independence, MO
Online in Independence, MO
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Jennifer Jones Cameron
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Welcome! I’m Dr. Jennifer Cameron, a licensed psychologist dedicated to helping you understand and overcome the challenges you face. Whether you’re dealing with mental health issues, medical conditions, or life transitions, I’m here to offer support with a compassionate, evidence-based approach. Together, we’ll work towards achieving your goals and improving your quality of life.
16 Years Experience
Online in Independence, MO
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Alan Jacobson, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist, Nationally Registered Health Service Provider
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families to create meaningful, measurable change in how they feel, function, and relate to others. My approach is evidence-based, empathic, and solution-focused, with therapy centered on helping you achieve clear goals so that progress is noticeable in daily life. I work with a wide range of concerns—including anxiety, low mood, loss, self-doubt, and life transitions—and have particular expertise in performance psychology, public speaking anxiety, panic attacks, fear of flying, and questions of purpose or meaning. If you’re unsure whether therapy is the right next step, I also offer a one-time consultation assessment to help clarify what may be contributing to your current stress and identify effective pathways forward, whether through therapy or other strategies.
25 Years Experience
Online in Independence, MO (Online Only)
Independence is a Kansas City suburb with a distinctive character rooted in its historical significance as the starting point of the Oregon and Santa Fe Trails and as the world headquarters of the Community of Christ—a significant Latter Day Saint denomination—as well as being the hometown of President Harry S. Truman, a combination that gives the city a particular civic identity unusual for a suburb of its size. The religious community anchored by the Community of Christ Temple creates both a strong support network and specific mental health considerations around faith, doubt, and community belonging for those navigating their relationship with the church. Centerpoint Medical Center and the broader Kansas City health system provide behavioral health resources to Independence and surrounding communities. Common therapy concerns include faith and spiritual identity, commuter stress from the Kansas City metro, economic anxiety, family and relationship issues, and the particular dynamics of a community where civic pride and religious heritage are deeply intertwined.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Independence, MO Statistics
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Independence, MO average 14 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (89%), Depression (73%), and Stress (59%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
31%
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 52% |
Online Only |
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| 48% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 89% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 73% | Depression |
| 59% | Stress |
| 59% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 52% | Social Anxiety |
| 47% | Self Esteem |
| 42% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 48% | Senior |
| 41% | Teen |
| 14% | Children |
Client Focus
| 52% | Women |
| 41% | LGBTQ+ |
| 35% | Men |
| 24% | Military / Veterans |
| 21% | Black / African American |