Find the best therapist in Columbia, Missouri – without the wait

Your child deserves more than a generic therapist. Emora Health connects kids, teens, and young adults with licensed therapists who specialize in their exact age group and understand their unique challenges – all through convenient online therapy from the comfort of home.

Anxiety keeping them up at night? ADHD making school a struggle? Life transitions feeling overwhelming? Our Columbia-area therapists don't just listen – they create personalized plans that actually work. And here's the best part: book within 48 hours. No endless waitlists. No frustrating phone tag.

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11 verified therapists in Missouri available for you.

Emora Health accepts <7% of therapist to ensure the highest quality of age, experience, and condition-specialized care.

Sarah Patterson Mills

LPC

Virtual session

Teen Therapist 13-17

Adult Therapist 18-24

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Family Therapy

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Sarah helps individuals, couples, and families navigate modern stressors and digital challenges. Using creative, personalized solutions, she guides clients to remove roadblocks, improve communication, and build healthier, more resilient lives.

Next available: Feb 19

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Misty Hayes

LPC

Virtual session

Child Therapist 1-12

Teen Therapist 13-17

Adult Therapist 18-24

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Art Therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Family Therapy

Play Therapy

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Psychodynamic

Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT)

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

Misty helps clients navigate depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship conflict, and family challenges. Focused on healing and growth, she empowers individuals to develop coping strategies, resolve emotional pain, and build resilience for a healthier, balanced life.

Next available: Feb 16

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Stephanie Kippenberger

LCSW

Virtual session

Child Therapist 5-12

Teen Therapist 13-17

Adult Therapist 18-24

Art Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Family Therapy

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Motivational Interviewing

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT)

Stephanie is a therapist who believes everyone deserves a life filled with meaning, peace, and genuine happiness. She meets clients exactly where they are, offering strength-based support, education, and evidence-based care. Her approach creates a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, seen, and truly cared for as they grow toward the life they want.

Next available: Feb 18

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Diana Schaffer

LMHC, LPC

Virtual session

Child Therapist 10-12

Teen Therapist 13-17

Adult Therapist 18-24

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT)

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

Diana was kind and supportive. Her positive attitude makes me hopeful.

Parent of a 8 year-old

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1 month ago

Next available: Feb 16

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Donald Schroeder

LPC

Virtual session

Child Therapist 1-12

Teen Therapist 13-17

Adult Therapist 18-24

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Family Therapy

Motivational Interviewing

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Don has helped our daughter tremendously with her OCD. He is the first therapist that she has said has truly made a difference in her quality of life.

Parent of a 16 year-old

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24 days ago

Next available: Feb 17

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Dr. Jon Skidmore

PsyD

Virtual session

Child Therapist 1-12

Teen Therapist 13-17

Adult Therapist 18-24

Attachment-Based Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Family Therapy

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Motivational Interviewing

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Psychodynamic

Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT)

I'm really happy that Dr. Skidmore is able to empower me and help me let go of deadweight I carry due to force of habit. I really feel amazing now thanks to his help!

33 year-old

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12 days ago

Next available: Feb 23

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Dr. Liz Nitsch

PsyD

Virtual session

Child Therapist 5-12

Teen Therapist 13-17

Adult Therapist 18-24

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Family Therapy

Timely, thorough, and thoughtful feedback that helped us understand more about what our child needs to succeed and feel her best!

Parent of a 16 year-old

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3 months ago

Next available: Feb 24

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Carrie Ellis-Crnkovich

LCSW

Virtual session

Child Therapist 5-12

Teen Therapist 13-17

Adult Therapist 18-24

Art Therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT)

I am a warm and empathetic LCSW with a masters degree in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington with a children and family concentration. I am passionate about helping children, families and adults navigate life's challenges including anxiety, behavior problems, depression, anger management, ADHD, grief and loss, trauma, adjustment issues, self-esteem and more. With a compassionate, client-centered approach, I will work alongside individuals and families to explore emotions, build healthy coping and communication strategies to build resilience, growth and lasting change.

Next available: Mar 3

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Derek Bowers

LMFT

Virtual session

Child Therapist 5-12

Teen Therapist 13-17

Adult Therapist 18-24

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Family Therapy

Motivational Interviewing

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

I cannot even express how grateful I am that my son has found a safe space where he can speak freely and be understood.

Parent of a 10 year-old

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1 month ago

No availability

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Cassandra Rikard

LMHC

Virtual session

Child Therapist 5-12

Teen Therapist 13-17

Adult Therapist 18-24

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Family Therapy

Play Therapy

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Motivational Interviewing

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Psychoanalytic

Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT)

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

I am Cassandra Rikard, EdS, LPC, NCC, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified ADHD Clinical Specialist. I support adults, children, and families navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, stress, and emotional regulation challenges. I value a collaborative, compassionate approach and work with clients to develop practical tools that promote clarity, resilience, and meaningful progress.

No availability

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