Ellie Mental Health, PLLP

Get to know the Ellie team at Independence

We have an incredible group of therapists who are encouraged to be unique and creative while offering customized care. To learn more about the team, check out their bios below!

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Meet the Independence Clinic Director

Samantha “Sam” Griggs, LPC

Sam is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Clinical Licensure Supervisor in the state of Missouri. She has a decade of experience in community mental health working in and leading a vast array of programming - Adult and Adolescent Recovery services, Youth Community Psychiatric Rehabilitation, specialized out of home placement… Read More

Meet your Independence mental health providers

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Victoria Nelson

LCSW

Assistant Clinic Director

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Addison “Addi” Passiglia

LPC

Therapist

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Anna Reid

LCSW

Therapist

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Callie Streich

LPC , RPT

Therapist

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Ian Hobbs

LMSW

Therapist

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Kat Smith

PLPC

Therapist

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Rachel Haroldsen

PLPC

Therapist

Mental health therapy services at Independence

#LiveAuthentic with professional counseling services

Ellie Mental Health in Independence, Missouri isn’t your average therapy clinic. We’ve created a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We strive to break down treatment barriers and provide you with customized counseling services that meet your therapy needs.

Individual Therapy

Work one-on-one with a therapist who will provide you with mental health care ...

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Couples Therapy

Attend therapy session with your partner – whether you’re just dating, engaged, or ...

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Online Therapy

Attend therapy from the comfort and convenience of your home, or wherever else you have ...

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Family Therapy

Work through family conflict with a therapist who can facilitate the conversation, work ...

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Play Therapy

Children are not immune to emotional or psychological challenges, and younger kids may ...

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Grief Therapy

Loss and bereavement can be immobilizing. You might not know how to move forward or what ...

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Trauma-Informed Therapy

Work through unresolved trauma and identify the areas of your life that trauma ...

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EMDR Therapy

Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy is a cutting-edge, evidence-backed ...

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Conditions & Specialities

We provide support for a wide range of mental disorders and common mental health issues at our Ellie Mental Health Clinic in Independence. No matter your concerns, your compassionate Ellie therapist will provide you with the non-judgmental care you deserve.

  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bereavement and Loss
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality Disorder
  • Burnout
  • Conduct Disorder (CD)
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Divorce
  • Narcissistic Personality Disorder
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
  • Panic Disorders
  • Paranoia
  • Phobias
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Psychosis
  • Relationship Counseling
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Trauma

Want to learn more about our mental health services?

Call: 816-476-1725

Accepted payment at the Independence clinic

We strive to make our care accessible and affordable to everyone. Review our full list of payment types and insurances accepted at this location.

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Currently accepting:

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna/Evernorth
  • GEHA
  • Humana
  • Meritain Health
  • UHC/Optum
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare
  • Cash Pay
  • TRICare

Find the Independence therapy clinic

Address

4721 S. Cliff Ave
Suite 200
Independence, MO 64055

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Clinic Hours

Mon-Sun: 6AM to 9PM

Contact Us

816-476-1725
816-207-5515 FAX
[email protected]

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Get matched with the perfect therapist for your needs

Not sure what to look for in a therapist? Establishing a strong relationship with your therapist is so important to getting the care you deserve. That’s why at Ellie Mental Health we don’t leave it up to chance.

When you call us, our Client Access Specialists will get to know your preferences, schedule, and therapy needs. From there, we’ll match you with a therapist who’s the perfect fit and get your first appointment scheduled right away.

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Ellie has created an employment model that prioritizes creativity, culture, and compensation. If you’re looking for a place you can thrive in your professional life and make a difference in your community, you’ve found it!

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Ellie Mental Health is not a crisis facility. Ellie does not provide emergency services. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please call or text 988 at any time to be connected to a trained crisis counselor. If you’re looking to find an incredible therapist for ongoing proactive mental health care, please click “Find My Location”