Male therapists in Independence, MO
Browse Male therapists in Independence, Missouri. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Male
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)
Male
Paul W Anderson, PhD
Psychologist, Licensed counseling psychologist, Licensed Addictions counselor, PsyPact
I meet clients with compassion and a skilled, experienced intellect focused on helping you find lasting solutions quickly. I provide a safe and understanding space free of judgement. I won't waste your time or money, but I also want to take the time in the first sessions to get to know you and your situation well enough so that when we begin to apply solutions, they are strategic, effective and bring you lasting relief from your pain and concerns.
I enjoy doing counseling. I've been in private practice as a licensed doctoral psychologist for many years. I also understand the therapy process from having used counseling for myself. Give me a call and let see if I am a good fit for you and the situation you want help with.
45 Years Experience
Online in Independence, MO (Online Only)
Male
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)
Male
Benjamin Smalley, TherapyKC
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I believe therapy should be deeply personal. No two people receive the same approach in my office. Instead, we will work to form a collaborative relationship with spirits of curiosity, challenge and connection. If you come to my office you can expect to understand not just your symptoms, but the underlying patterns and experiences that shaped them. Together, we focus on real, lasting change to those symptoms. Therapy should be more than coping and learning. It should to be transformative too. If you're ready for therapy that goes beyond surface-level solutions and meets you where you actually are, I invite you to reach out.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Independence, MO
Online in Independence, MO
Male
Dr. Francis J. Manley
Therapist, Ph.D
I have more than 25 years experience helping people solve psychological problems and go on to live satisfying lives as fully developed individuals. Therapy is a rewarding process in which therapist and client collaborate to find solutions and undreamed of possibilities.
37 Years Experience
In-Person Near Independence, MO
Male
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
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.
Male therapists in Independence, MO Statistics
Male therapists in Independence, MO average 17 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (88%), Depression (72%), and Trauma and PTSD (53%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Accept insurance
44%
Offer sliding scale
35%
Gender ID
| 86% |
Male |
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| 10% |
Female |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 63% |
In Person and Online |
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| 36% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Specialties
| 88% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 72% | Depression |
| 53% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 51% | Stress |
| 50% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 50% | Social Anxiety |
| 47% | Self Esteem |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 59% | Young Adult |
| 54% | Senior |
| 39% | Teen |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 48% | Men |
| 31% | LGBTQ+ |
| 31% | Women |
| 24% | Military / Veterans |
| 21% | Christian |