Child therapists in Independence, MO
Find experienced child therapists in Independence, Missouri who provide testing, counseling and support for children, and their families. Our directory features detailed therapist profiles so you can compare specialties, experience, and treatment approaches to find the provider that’s right for you.
Child/Teen
Tracy Hadel
Counselor/Therapist, LSCSW
If your child or teen is struggling with life transitions, I am here to give them a place to land.
36 Years Experience
Online in Independence, MO (Online Only)
Child/Teen
Dr. Tracy Mallett
Psychologist, Psy.D., L.M.F.T., Licensed Psychologist
Childhood and adolescence can be times of tremendous growth — but also stress, confusion, and emotional challenges. I specialize in helping children and teens navigate issues such as anxiety, depression, school difficulties, peer and family conflict, self-esteem concerns, and adjustment to change.
My approach is collaborative, supportive, and developmentally attuned. I work to create a safe, trusting space where young people can express themselves freely and begin to understand their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. Sessions often include age-appropriate cognitive-behavioral techniques (CBT), emotional regulation skills, and guided problem-solving — all tailored to the child’s developmental level and individual needs.
Equally important, I work closely with parents and caregivers to strengthen communication and consistency at home. By helping families learn practical tools for support and structure, therapy becomes not just a place for the child to grow, but a foundation for the whole family to thrive.
Whether a child is struggling with school stress, social anxiety, mood swings, or family changes, my goal is to help them build resilience, confidence, and emotional understanding that will serve them for life.
22 Years Experience
Online in Independence, MO (Online Only)
Child/Teen
Community and Long-Term Care Psychiatry, L.L.C.
Psychiatrist, Psychiatrists and LCSWs
2 of 7 our therapists have extensive background in treating this condition.
11 Years Experience
Online in Independence, MO
Child/Teen
Dr. Ryan Kitts Schallon
Psychologist, PsyD
Adolescence is the first time a person is asked to assemble a self in real time, in public, with an audience that is merciless. The pressure is not imagined. The stakes are not small. What looks from the outside like defiance or withdrawal or apathy is almost always a person in the middle of figuring out which parts of themselves are allowed to exist. I work with adolescents not by trying to correct their behavior but by taking seriously the problem they are trying to solve.
3 Years Experience
Online in Independence, MO
Child/Teen
Dr. Amy Schullery
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I help teens learn the best ways to cope with changes they are facing. I lot of teens I work with have high expectations for themselves and have a lot of pressure on them. We work on strategies to combat anxiety and stress that this time in life brings. I help college age students adjust to the unique challenges they are facing with adjusting to new schools, moving away from home, and balancing academics and other responsibilities. I also work with their parents, so that teen-parent relationships can be improved and parents can find the right strategies for helping.
19 Years Experience
Online in Independence, MO
Child therapists in Independence, MO Statistics
Child therapists in Independence, MO average 18 years of experience and charge around $200 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (82%), Behavioral Therapy (43%), and Family Systems Therapy (41%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$200
Accept insurance
43%
Offer sliding scale
32%
Gender ID
| 69% |
Female |
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| 28% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
|
Session Type
| 71% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 29% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 82% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 41% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 38% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 35% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 32% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 29% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 94% | Teen |
| 91% | Adult |
| 81% | Young Adult |
| 62% | Children |
| 49% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 57% | Women |
| 44% | Men |
| 40% | LGBTQ+ |
| 28% | Black / African American |
| 28% | Christian |