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Couples therapists in Independence, MO

6 verified listings 7 more licensed therapists from the NPI registry Updated October 7, 2026

6 couples therapists in Independence are listed with details from their own websites. All of them offer online sessions, and the approaches mentioned most often are Gottman Method, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Prepare/Enrich. Whether you’re working through a hard stretch or getting ready to marry, compare how they work and what they charge below.

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Verified listings

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  1. Melinda Bonham, MEd, MS, LMFT

    Type
    Marriage & family therapist
    Approach
    Gottman Method and Prepare/Enrich
    Sessions
    Online and in person; online for clients in MO
    Insurance
    Private pay (does not bill insurance)
    Fee
    Sliding scale available; free consultation
    Also
    Premarital counseling
    New clients
    Listed as accepting new clients
    Visit website of Melinda Bonham (opens in a new tab)

    Source: mywholeheartedtherapy.com, checked Oct 7, 2026 NPI 1669234050

  3. Shara McGlothan, LMFT

    Practice details below come from thewellkc.com, which lists several clinicians.

    Type
    Marriage & family therapist
    Approach
    Internal Family Systems (IFS)
    Sessions
    Online and in person; online for clients in KS and MO
    Session length
    90 or 120 minutes
    Insurance
    Private pay (does not bill insurance); HSA/FSA accepted
    Fee
    $150 per session; free consultation
    Also
    Premarital counseling · LGBTQ+ affirming · Intensives (extended multi-hour sessions)
    Visit website of Shara McGlothan (opens in a new tab) Book online with Shara McGlothan (opens in a new tab) Call Shara McGlothan at (816) 200-2855

    Source: thewellkc.com, checked Oct 7, 2026 NPI 1104583566

  4. Well Within Collective, LLC

    Practice details below come from thewellkc.com, which lists several clinicians.

    Type
    Marriage & family therapy practice
    Approach
    Internal Family Systems (IFS)
    Sessions
    Online and in person; online for clients in KS and MO
    Session length
    90 or 120 minutes
    Insurance
    Private pay (does not bill insurance); HSA/FSA accepted
    Fee
    $150 per session; free consultation
    Also
    Premarital counseling · LGBTQ+ affirming · Intensives (extended multi-hour sessions)
    Visit website of Well Within Collective, LLC (opens in a new tab) Book online with Well Within Collective, LLC (opens in a new tab) Call Well Within Collective, LLC at (816) 200-2855

    Source: thewellkc.com, checked Oct 7, 2026 NPI 1437996766

7 more licensed therapists from the NPI registry aren’t covered by these filters. See the registry list.

Questions about couples therapy in Independence

How many couples therapists are listed in Independence?

This page lists 6 verified couples therapists in Independence. Another 7 licensed marriage and family therapists with Independence practice addresses appear in the federal NPI registry but haven’t been confirmed yet.

Can we do couples therapy online in Missouri?

Yes. 6 of the 6 verified therapists in Independence offer online sessions. A therapist can generally only see clients online while those clients are located in a state where the therapist is licensed, so both partners should be in Missouri (or another state where the therapist holds a license) during sessions.

Do couples therapists in Independence take insurance?

Some do. Of the 6 verified therapists, 1 mentions Aetna, 1 mentions Cigna and 1 mentions Blue Cross Blue Shield on their websites. Many plans cover couples therapy only in limited cases, so ask your insurer and the therapist before your first session.

Which couples therapy approaches do therapists in Independence use?

Of the 6 verified therapists, 3 mention Gottman Method, 3 mention Internal Family Systems (IFS) and 2 mention Prepare/Enrich on their websites. Many therapists combine approaches, so ask how they work with couples and how they trained.

Are couples therapists in Independence accepting new clients?

1 of the 6 verified therapists says on their websites that they’re accepting new clients. Openings change quickly, so contact a therapist to confirm.

Can we talk to a therapist in Independence before booking?

3 of the 6 verified therapists mention a free consultation. It’s a chance to ask how they work with couples, what they charge and when they have openings.

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