Find a therapist in Missouri

Finding a therapist in Missouri: the numbers

Missouri has 42+ licensed mental health professionals across 2 cities, including Kansas City and Springfield. 19 of the 48 states with listings have more than Missouri. On online sessions, Missouri is below the national figure: 2% of listed therapists offer them, against 6% overall.

Typical fees in Missouri's city guides span $80–$210 a session, close to the middle of our guides nationally ($90–$200). FindSupport makes it easy to find the right therapist in Missouri. Instead of scrolling through directories, describe what you're going through — our AI matches you with licensed specialists who have the right expertise and approach for your situation.

What to know about therapy costs in Missouri

Kansas City is the Heart of America, known for jazz and barbecue; its city guide covers local therapists and costs in more detail.

The city guides for Missouri list typical session costs from $80 in Springfield to $210 in Kansas City.

Licensing and online therapy in Missouri

Before booking an online session, check one thing: is the therapist licensed in Missouri? Licensing follows where you're sitting during the session, so a Missouri license covers you anywhere in the state. Psychologists can also work across state lines under PSYPACT where both jurisdictions take part.

The license type shapes what a therapist focuses on. Psychologists can run formal assessments, LMFTs are trained for relationships, and LPCs and LCSWs cover most everyday concerns. If you're thinking about medication, a psychiatrist or your doctor is the one to ask.

Commuting to Arkansas, Iowa, or Illinois? A session taken from work there counts as a session in that state, so ask whether your therapist's license reaches it.

Where to find a therapist in Missouri

City guides for Missouri: Kansas City (23+ therapists), Springfield (19+ therapists). More city guides: St. Louis. Each guide shows that city's own listings, focus areas and typical fees.

Can't find a counselor or therapist in your town? Anyone licensed in Missouri can see you by video wherever you are in the state.

Missouri city by city

Of the 42 therapists listed in Missouri, 23 are in Kansas City and 19 in Springfield. St. Louis has a city guide but no local listings yet.

Of Missouri's cities, only Springfield has profiles that mention online sessions so far (1 of 19). Others may offer video on request, so it's worth asking.

Springfield has the most profiles that mention working with children (2), and it also leads for couples (2). The specialty profiles name most, city by city, is anxiety (Springfield).

Neighboring states at a glance

FindSupport has 42 listed therapists in 2 cities for Missouri. Next door, Arkansas has 47 in 3 cities (most in Little Rock); Iowa has 31 in 3 cities (most in Cedar Rapids); Illinois has 63 in 3 cities (most in Chicago); Kansas has 66 in 3 cities (most in Overland Park); Kentucky has 47 in 3 cities (most in Louisville).

Iowa has the highest online share among them (7% of its listings), compared with 2% in Missouri. Typical fees in their city guides range from $70 (Arkansas) to $250 (Illinois), next to $80–$210 in Missouri.

These matter most if you live or work near the Missouri line and want to meet in person; ask an out-of-state therapist about your insurance before the first visit.

Common therapy needs in Missouri

By specialty tag, Missouri profiles most often name anxiety (7%), depression (7%), and trauma (7%); a therapist can list several, so the shares overlap. The city guides describe different local concerns. In Kansas City: balancing blue-collar work stress, cultural identity, and the pressures of a growing city. In Springfield: economic transition stress, healthcare worker burnout, and Ozarks community resilience. In St. Louis: socioeconomic disparities, urban revitalization stress, and preserving cultural heritage.

For marriage and couples counseling, look among the 5% of Missouri profiles that mention working with couples. Of all Missouri profiles, 5% work with children.