Child Therapy in Liberty, MO
Fox Child & Family Therapy helps children, teens and families at our Liberty, MO office, 9200 NE Barry Road, Suite 110, with quick access from I-29, I-35, US-169 and Highway 152. We help kids with anxiety, anger, grief, divorce and other big changes, and we coach parents so progress carries over at home. Call 913-229-5691 to get started.
What is child therapy?
Child therapy helps kids work through big feelings, anxiety, behavior challenges and hard experiences in ways that fit their age, often through play. Parents are involved, because your relationship with your child is one of the strongest tools for change. See our main child therapy page for more on our approach.
Who we help
Parents in Liberty, MO and across the Northland call us when their child or teen is:
- Angry, defiant or melting down more than usual
- Worried, avoiding things they used to enjoy, or struggling to sleep
- Grieving a loved one, or adjusting to a divorce or blended family
- Having a hard time with friendships or reading social cues
- Feeling sad, withdrawn or down on themselves
When the family is going through a change
Divorce, a new baby, a move across town or the loss of a grandparent can shake a child's sense of safety. Kids often show that stress through behavior before they can talk about it. In therapy, your child gets a steady place to sort through those feelings, and you get guidance on what to say, how to keep routines predictable and how to respond when big feelings come out sideways.
What sessions look like
We start with a parent intake to learn what's going on and set goals together. Sessions are 50 minutes. Younger children often do best with play therapy in Liberty, MO. School-age kids may practice spotting the thoughts behind their feelings and trying new coping skills. With teens, the therapist may meet one-on-one and give you general updates while respecting their privacy. Your therapist will give you an estimated length of therapy after the initial assessment.
Why families near Liberty, MO choose Fox
- Children, teens and families are our only focus.
- Parent coaching is built in. We want you to have tools that last long after therapy ends.
- Play therapy for younger children, with a playful, parent-involved approach.
- A convenient Northland location on the NE Barry Road corridor near North Oak Trafficway, on the west side of the Central Bank building.
- In person or telehealth for families in Missouri and Kansas.
Nearby areas we serve
The Liberty, MO office serves families in Liberty, MO, Kansas City North (the Northland), Pleasant Valley, Parkville and Smithville. Directions from I-29, I-35, US-169 and Liberty, MO are on our Liberty, MO office page.
Insurance for child therapy in Liberty, MO
Families near Liberty, MO can use Missouri coverage here. We're in network with Missouri Medicaid (MO HealthNet) plans, including Home State Health and Healthy Blue Missouri, and we also accept Aetna and Ambetter. For most children with active Medicaid coverage there is no copay. Call 913-229-5691 with your child's insurance card and our intake team will check your benefits before the first visit. If you're paying on your own or have a plan we're not in network with, our pricing and insurance page lists current rates, and we can provide a superbill you can send to your insurance company.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find a child therapist in Liberty, MO?
Fox Child & Family Therapy sees children, teens and families at 9200 NE Barry Road, Suite 110, Liberty, MO 64157, near Barry Road and North Oak Trafficway. Call 913-229-5691.
Can therapy help my child through a divorce or loss?
Yes. Child therapy gives kids a steady place to work through grief, divorce and other big changes, and parents get guidance on how to support them at home.
Do you see teens in Liberty, MO?
Yes. We work with children, teens and their families. With teens, the therapist may meet one-on-one and give parents general updates while respecting their privacy.
What insurance do you accept in Liberty, MO?
We are in network with Missouri Medicaid (MO HealthNet) plans, including Home State Health and Healthy Blue Missouri, plus Aetna and Ambetter.
Is telehealth available from the Liberty, MO office?
Yes. Telehealth is available for families in Missouri and Kansas. Call 913-229-5691 to ask what fits your family.
Ready to get started?
Call 913-229-5691 or contact us to request an appointment at our Liberty, MO office. Our intake team will check your child's insurance and match you with a therapist. You can also learn more about child therapy, find directions on our Liberty, MO office page, or read about play therapy in Liberty, MO.