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Child Therapist in Kansas City, MO

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This page lists child & adolescent psychiatrists, clinical child psychologists, and marriage & family therapists in Kansas City. Ask which ages they see when you call.

82 providers in Kansas City

Finding a child therapist in Kansas City

Children need age-appropriate therapy from specialists trained in play therapy. In Kansas City, Missouri, all licensed mental health providers are required to maintain active state licensure. BehavioralHealthGuide.org cross-references every provider against the NPI registry and state licensing databases — so every result is verified.

When searching for a child therapist in Kansas City, consider their specific training relevant to child mental health, whether they accept your insurance, their availability, and whether they offer telehealth. The therapeutic relationship is one of the strongest predictors of outcomes — an initial phone consultation before your first session is always worthwhile.

Frequently asked questions
BehavioralHealthGuide.org lists thousands of licensed mental health providers in Kansas City, Missouri, cross-referenced against the NPI registry and state licensing boards.
Insurance networks aren't part of the NPI record, so confirm coverage directly: call the provider's office and check your insurer's own directory. If you can't find an in-network provider among the child therapists in Kansas City, ask your insurer for a network adequacy exception.
Average out-of-pocket cost in Kansas City, Missouri: $100–$200/session without insurance, $20–$60 copay with insurance. Many child therapists offer sliding scale fees.
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