Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) therapists in Independence, MO
Browse Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) therapists in Independence, Missouri. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
DBT
Kevin Stegeman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Clients can expect a welcoming, structured conversation focused on understanding what brings them to therapy and what they hope to gain from the process. I take time to learn about current challenges, relevant history, and any symptoms or stressors such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, or life transitions. We also begin identifying clear, collaborative goals so therapy has direction and purpose from the start. I typically introduce an initial treatment plan and may begin discussing early coping strategies or skills that can provide immediate support. My goal for the first session is to help clients feel heard, establish a sense of direction, and leave with a clearer understanding of how we will work together moving forward.
1 Years Experience
Online in Independence, MO (Online Only)
DBT
Alternative Access Counseling
Counselor/Therapist, LPC
Amy Studer (she/zir) has a Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling and her LPC from the state of Missouri.
With specialized training in working with human sexuality and gender, disabilities, trauma, chronic pain, neurodivergence, and severe mental health diagnoses, Amy has worked with individuals across the life span (4-90 years old).
4 Years Experience
Online in Independence, MO (Online Only)
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Tracy Hadel
Counselor/Therapist, LSCSW
I am currently accepting clients who are interested in learning mindfulness. I work with all populations: adults, teens, children, those with autism/aspergers, etc. I am also a certified yoga therapist currently obtaining training in somatic yoga.
36 Years Experience
Online in Independence, MO (Online Only)
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Dr. Leigh Anne Randa
Psychologist, PhD
A human being, by nature, is full of contradictions. I believe a strong therapeutic alliance is essential to the therapy process. The experience of "feeling" seen, or felt, or heard, is the beginning of healing. Knowing that while you are unique, you are not alone. My belief is that strong therapy starts with the therapeutic relationship.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near Independence, MO
Online in Independence, MO
DBT
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
DBT
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
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.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) therapists in Independence, MO Statistics
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) therapists in Independence, MO average 14 years of experience and charge around $202 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (91%), Depression (76%), and Stress (63%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$202
Accept insurance
36%
Offer sliding scale
48%
Gender ID
| 65% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 40% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 91% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 76% | Depression |
| 63% | Stress |
| 58% | Social Anxiety |
| 58% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 49% | ADHD |
| 48% | Self Esteem |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 71% | Young Adult |
| 60% | Teen |
| 51% | Senior |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 49% | Women |
| 43% | Men |
| 40% | LGBTQ+ |
| 23% | Christian |
| 23% | Military / Veterans |