Find the best therapist in Springfield, 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 Springfield-area therapistsdon'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.

In-network with many insurance plans. Most families pay $0 per session.

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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: Apr 22

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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: Apr 20

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Dr. Jon Skidmore

PsyD

Virtual session

Child Therapist 10-12

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)

Child continues to make progress and is participating SO much more than with most of his previous therapists! Dr. Jon is outstanding! Thank you!

Parent of a 13 year-old

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16 days ago

Next available: Apr 17

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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)

We loved it! Luka himself said that he really enjoyed Miss Cassandra, he said that it went a lot better than what he had imagined it. He is totally looking forward to next week! I can even say that I saw a change in him instantly.

Parent of a 9 year-old

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2 days ago

Next available: Apr 17

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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)

We appreciate the help I can see her little brain working and this advice will be good for her.

Parent of a 10 year-old

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3 days ago

Next available: Apr 28

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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)

Diana is amazing, we could not have found a better therapist. We are very happy and continuing after thinking we could stop because she listens and has experience that’s just invaluable. She’s an amazing human being and we appreciate our time with her.

Parent of a 15 year-old

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1 month ago

Next available: Apr 28

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Dr. Ana Zuniga

PsyD

Virtual session

Child Therapist 10-12

Teen Therapist 13-17

Adult Therapist 18-24

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT)

The facility of it all and the validation that we were heading in the right direction truly felt promising for us.

Parent of a 17 year-old

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16 days ago

Next available: May 1

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Dr. Nacona Bunker

PsyD

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)

Motivational Interviewing

Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT)

Dr Bunker was very helpful, organized, and compassionate. We very much appreciate the meeting with her and the questions she asked. I feel hopeful that we can finally get an answer and the tools we need so we know how to help our daughter.

Parent of a 9 year-old

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25 days ago

No availability

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