About
They provide play therapy, individual therapy, and family therapy to support clients and their families in Kansas City's Northland and beyond. The practice works with clients from age four through adulthood, offering in-person sessions and telehealth options for flexibility. Melissa Wright, a Registered Play Therapist–Supervisor (RPT-S), uses play therapy and structured activities to help kids process their emotions, build important coping skills, and find healthier ways to manage difficult situations. The team at Metis Counseling is dedicated to helping children and teens overcome challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, family changes (like divorce), and other significant life transitions.
Insurance & payment
Metis Counseling accepts Aetna, BlueCross and BlueShield, Cigna and Evernorth, Optum, United Medical Resources (UMR), UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH, and out-of-network insurance plans. Medicaid plans are not currently accepted.
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Medicaid
- Optum
- UMR
- UnitedHealthcare
- Out of network
Listed fee: $150 per session, I accept insurance. Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Play Therapy
Metis Counseling uses play therapy and structured activities to help kids process their emotions, build important coping skills, and find healthier ways to manage difficult situations.
Individual Therapy
The practice offers individual therapy to support clients and their families in Kansas City's Northland and beyond.
Family Therapy
Metis Counseling provides family therapy to help clients navigate complex challenges and develop healthy coping skills.
Telehealth
The practice offers telehealth options for flexibility and convenience, allowing clients to access therapy from home or work.