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
Alan Jacobson, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist, Nationally Registered Health Service Provider
I help adolescents navigate the stresses and challenges and learn about their strengths and potential. I use a positive psychology and cognitive-behavioral approach, all within a respectful and powerful client-centered therapy environment. Subspecialties include sports psychology, college admission counseling, and academic performance psychology.
25 Years Experience
Online in Independence, MO (Online Only)
Child/Teen
Sarita R. Schapiro, Ph.D., P.A.
Psychologist, Florida Licensed Psychologist PY4914, APIT Certified
Supportive counseling for teens, parent guidance, school consultation
44 Years Experience
Online in Independence, MO
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
Andrew D. Sapp
Psychologist, PhD
At this point in my career I only want to work with children and adolescents who are motivated to change and want help. But over the last 30 years I have worked with over 1,000 pre-teens and teens. I started two therapeutic schools, have worked with teens in therapeutic outdoor adventure programs, community mental health, residential treatment facilities, psychiatric hospitals, a juvenile corrections facility, etc.
20 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.
Child therapists in Independence, MO Statistics
Child therapists in Independence, MO average 19 years of experience and charge around $202 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (82%), Family Systems Therapy (46%), and Behavioral Therapy (39%).
Average years in practice
19 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$202
Accept insurance
39%
Offer sliding scale
34%
Gender ID
| 70% |
Female |
|
| 27% |
Male |
|
| 3% |
Non-Binary |
|
Session Type
| 67% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 33% |
Online Only |
|
Top Treatment Approaches
| 82% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 46% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 39% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 38% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 36% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 33% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 33% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 93% | Adult |
| 93% | Teen |
| 79% | Young Adult |
| 62% | Children |
| 49% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 61% | Women |
| 44% | Men |
| 41% | LGBTQ+ |
| 28% | Black / African American |
| 28% | Military / Veterans |