Eating Disorders therapists in Independence, MO
Browse Eating Disorders therapists in Independence, Missouri. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Eating Disorders
Debra Younger
Counselor/Therapist, LPCC, LPC, LMHC, CCPT
Eating disorders frequently have their roots in childhood experiences. My knowledge and training in working with childhood attachment issues and wounds allows me to utilize EMDR and Internal Family Systems to bring healing and resolution of eating disorders.
13 Years Experience
Online in Independence, MO (Online Only)
Eating Disorders
Jessica Oliver, Aspire Counseling
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW
Aspire Counseling has several therapists with experience providing DBT and a therapist trained in Radically Open DBT (developed for people who tend to over control their emotions which is common in eating disorders). We can also offer trauma treatment if needed as you recover from an eating disorder.
13 Years Experience
In-Person Near Independence, MO
Online in Independence, MO
Eating Disorders
Juniper Mental Health
Psychologist, PhD
One of our providers, Garrett Pollert, specializes in the treatment of eating disorders and body image concerns. You can schedule a free consultation with him to discuss treatment.
8 Years Experience
Online in Independence, MO (Online Only)
Eating Disorders
Dr. Jessica Kirchhoefer
Psychologist, PhD
In our work on eating disorders, I'll help you explore and challenge unhealthy beliefs about food and body image. I will encourage you to connect with your values and cultivate self-acceptance, fostering a healthier relationship with food and your body. We may also apply principles of intuitive eating.
6 Years Experience
Online in Independence, MO
Eating Disorders
Community and Long-Term Care Psychiatry, L.L.C.
Psychiatrist, Psychiatrists and LCSWs
Some of our therapists have extensive background in treating this condition. The treatments provided by them are lead by our psychiatry team
11 Years Experience
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.
Eating Disorders therapists in Independence, MO Statistics
Eating Disorders therapists in Independence, MO average 14 years of experience and charge around $197 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (73%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (43%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (32%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$197
Accept insurance
35%
Offer sliding scale
57%
Gender ID
| 65% |
Female |
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| 33% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 51% |
Online Only |
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| 49% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 73% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 32% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 30% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 30% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 30% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 30% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 62% | Young Adult |
| 59% | Senior |
| 51% | Teen |
| 30% | Children |
Client Focus
| 49% | Women |
| 38% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Men |
| 35% | Jewish |
| 35% | Military / Veterans |