DARRIS WHITEHEAD, LMSW

Specialties:  Depression, Anxiety, Self-esteem & Confidence, Social anxiety  

Ages Served: Children (8+), Teens  

Insurance & Payment: MO Healthnet Division 

State Licensed: Missouri

Darris received his Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Southeast Missouri State University and his Master's Degree in Social Work, with a Mental Health specialization, from Loyola University of Chicago. He has years of experience working with youth and families and understands human behavior from a biopsychosocial perspective. 

Darris supports youth through everyday challenges such as bullying, concentration difficulties, self-esteem, and confidence issues relating to their social environment. Darris’ patient, nonjudgmental, culturally sensitive, and strengths-based approach fosters his ability to form meaningful connections and support his community. With the right tools and a safe space for expression, Darris believes you can become a self-driven leader who can govern your life path curiously and courageously.