At Midwest Anxiety, we’re reimagining mental health — and it begins with our Partners.
We believe the future of mental health isn’t rigid, corporate, or one-size-fits-all. It’s flexible. It’s innovative. It’s relational. And it’s built by empowered clinicians who are passionate about doing meaningful work in a way that aligns with their values.
Our Partners are Kansas-licensed mental health professionals who value flexibility, autonomy, and a collaborative private practice environment. They are independent contractors who want the freedom to design their schedules, choose the services they provide, and grow their professional identity — without feeling boxed in or micromanaged.
At Midwest Anxiety, partnership means ownership. You are not stepping into someone else’s mold. You are building your own path while being supported by an established and trusted brand.
Midwest Anxiety is growing and we’re inviting motivated clinicians to join our team of Independent Contractors. At MWA, you maintain control over your clinical approach and professional direction while benefiting from marketing support, referral streams, administrative infrastructure, and a collaborative network of professionals.
We value diverse therapeutic models, creative thinkers, and clinicians who are passionate about expanding access to quality mental health services across Kansas. Whether your focus is individual therapy, assessments, sports performance, school refusal, or integrated pediatric care, there is space for you here.
If you are entrepreneurial, self-motivated, and excited about building something meaningful — while still having community and connection — Midwest Anxiety may be the right fit.
We are not just building a practice. We are building a movement in mental health.
Why Become a Partner of Midwest Anxiety?
Becoming a Partner at Midwest Anxiety means stepping into a model designed to support both your professional growth and your personal freedom.
As an Independent Contractor, you’ll have access to “plug and play” opportunities that allow you to step in and build momentum without starting from scratch. Whether you want to grow a full caseload, offer specialized services, or scale gradually, the structure is in place to support you. You have options.
Work from home through telehealth or take advantage of in-person opportunities.
Create a schedule that aligns with your life — you choose your hours, clients, and availability.
Provide the services you are passionate about and trained in.
Grow and strengthen your professional brand while being connected to a respected mental health organization.
Collaborate with an energetic, forward-thinking team of clinicians.
Receive administrative and marketing support that allows you to focus on clinical care instead of paperwork and promotion.
At Midwest Anxiety, you are not giving up independence — you are gaining infrastructure.
You maintain full autonomy over your clinical style, your niche, and your professional direction. At the same time, you benefit from referral streams, brand recognition, operational systems, and a community of professionals who share the same mission: reimagining mental health.
It’s the freedom of private practice — without the isolation.
Current Partner Opportunties (Click to learn more)
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Location: Johnson County, Kansas
Position Type: Independent Contractor (1099; non-employee status)
Requirements: Current Kansas licensure at the Master’s or independent clinical levelMidwest Anxiety is seeking licensed mental health professionals to join our Partners as an Individual Therapist in Johnson County, Kansas. This opportunity is ideal for clinicians who value autonomy, flexibility, and the opportunity to grow their practice within a collaborative and forward-thinking private practice environment.
The Individual Therapist will provide psychotherapy services to children, adolescents, and/or adults in alignment with their clinical interests and areas of expertise. Clinicians are encouraged to practice according to their professional training, theoretical orientation, and strengths while maintaining high standards of ethical and professional care.
Responsibilities Include:
Providing individual psychotherapy services
Developing and implementing treatment plans
Maintaining timely and accurate clinical documentation
Collaborating with parents, schools, or other providers when appropriate
At Midwest Anxiety, we embrace diverse therapeutic models and intentionally support clinicians in cultivating their own clinical voice and professional identity. We believe strong clinicians thrive when given both structure and freedom — and we are committed to fostering an environment that supports both clinical excellence and professional independence.
Services may be delivered in person, via telehealth, or through a hybrid model based on the clinician’s preferences, availability, and client needs.
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Location: Johnson County, Kansas
Position Type: Independent Contractor (1099; non-employee status)
Requirements: Fully Kansas licensed clinician eligible to provide independent psychological and psychoeducational evaluationsMidwest Anxiety is seeking a fully licensed clinician to join our Partners as an Assessment Clinician in Johnson County, Kansas. This opportunity is ideal for a clinician who values autonomy, flexibility, and the ability to focus on high-quality assessment work within a collaborative and growth-oriented private practice environment.
The Assessment Clinician will provide comprehensive psychological and psychoeducational evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults. Evaluations may include diagnostic clarification, ADHD assessments, learning disability evaluations, emotional and behavioral assessments, and other clinically relevant testing services based on the clinician’s training and expertise.
Responsibilities include:
Conducting clinical interviews and gathering collateral information
Administering, scoring, and interpreting standardized assessment measures
Preparing comprehensive, clear, and timely evaluation reports
Providing feedback sessions to clients and families
Collaborating with referral sources when appropriate
At Midwest Anxiety, we respect diverse assessment models and support clinicians in practicing according to their professional training, theoretical orientation, and clinical strengths. We value thorough, thoughtful evaluations that provide meaningful clarity and actionable recommendations for clients and families.
Services may be delivered in person or through a hybrid model depending on testing requirements and clinician preference.
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Job Title: Pediatric Office Therapist
Location: Johnson County, Kansas
Job Status: Independent Contractor (1099; non-employee status)
Requirements: Current Kansas licensure at the Master’s or independent clinical levelMidwest Anxiety is seeking a licensed mental health professional to serve as a Pediatric Office Therapist in Johnson County, Kansas. This unique opportunity allows clinicians to collaborate directly with pediatricians and medical teams to provide integrated behavioral health services within pediatric office settings. This role is ideal for clinicians who are passionate about early intervention, enjoy interdisciplinary collaboration, and value autonomy within a progressive private practice model. Clinicians are encouraged to practice in alignment with their clinical training, theoretical orientation, and professional strengths.
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Location: Johnson County, Kansas
Job Status: Independent Contractor (1099; non-employee status)
Requirements: Current Kansas mental health licensure at the Master’s or independent clinical level and prior experience competing at the NCAA Division I or professional levelMidwest Anxiety is seeking a licensed mental health professional to serve as a Sports Therapist in Johnson County, Kansas. This position is designed for clinicians who bring both high-level athletic experience and clinical expertise to their work. We are looking for professionals who understand the mindset, demands, identity, and pressure that accompany competitive sports and are passionate about integrating mental health care with performance excellence.
The Sports Therapist will provide psychotherapy and performance-based mental skills training to youth, high school, collegiate, and adult athletes. Athletes may represent a range of sports including soccer, basketball, football, baseball, volleyball, running, tennis, and golf. Services will address both emotional wellness and competitive performance, supporting athletes in developing resilience, confidence, focus, and emotional regulation.
Common presenting concerns may include performance anxiety, fear of failure, confidence issues, injury recovery, return-to-play stress, identity challenges, burnout, perfectionism, team dynamics, leadership development, recruiting stress, and balancing academics or career with sport. The therapist will also support athletes experiencing broader mental health concerns such as anxiety disorders, depression, adjustment difficulties, and stress-related symptoms.
Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive assessments, developing individualized treatment and performance plans, delivering evidence-based psychotherapy, teaching mental performance skills, and collaborating with parents, coaches, trainers, and other professionals when appropriate. Mental skills interventions may include goal setting, visualization, cognitive restructuring, self-talk modification, arousal regulation, mindfulness, and pre-performance routines. Clinicians are expected to maintain ethical standards, appropriate documentation, and clear communication while honoring athlete confidentiality.
This role may include individual therapy, team workshops, group performance sessions, and consultation services. Therapists may provide services in office, on-site at training facilities, or via telehealth, depending on scheduling and athlete needs. Flexibility and initiative are essential, as the clinician will have the opportunity to build and grow a specialized sports caseload within the community.
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Location: Johnson County, Kansas
Job Status: Independent Contractor (1099; non-employee status)
Requirements: Current Kansas mental health licensure at the Master’s or independent clinical level and prior experience as a school counselorMidwest Anxiety is seeking licensed mental health professionals to serve as a School Refusal Program Therapist in Johnson County, Kansas. This position is designed for clinicians who are passionate about helping students and families navigate school avoidance, anxiety-related absenteeism, and reintegration challenges. The ideal candidate brings both clinical expertise and firsthand experience working within school systems, allowing them to effectively bridge communication between families, schools, and treatment providers.
The School Refusal Program Therapist will provide structured, evidence-based psychotherapy services to children and adolescents who are struggling with school attendance due to anxiety, depression, social stress, academic overwhelm, bullying, family transitions, or other emotional and behavioral concerns. Services will focus on assessment, treatment planning, gradual reintegration, and collaborative problem-solving to support consistent school attendance and long-term success.
Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive clinical assessments to identify the underlying drivers of school avoidance; developing individualized treatment and exposure plans; providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other evidence-based interventions; supporting students in emotional regulation and coping skill development; and coaching parents in strategies that reduce accommodation and reinforce healthy attendance patterns. The therapist will also collaborate with school personnel—including counselors, administrators, teachers, and support staff—to coordinate reintegration plans, attendance accommodations, and communication strategies.
The role requires comfort engaging in direct collaboration with schools, attending school meetings when appropriate, and helping families navigate academic expectations, attendance policies, and educational planning. The therapist may provide services in office, telehealth, or in school settings depending on the student’s needs and stage of reintegration.
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Location: Johnson County, Kansas
Job Status: Independent Contractor (1099; non-employee status)
Requirements: Current Kansas mental health licensure at the Master’s or independent clinical level and prior experience in the restaurant industryMidwest Anxiety is seeking licensed mental health professionals to serve as a Hospitality Therapist in Johnson County, Kansas. This innovative position is designed for a clinician who understands the fast-paced, high-pressure nature of restaurant and hospitality environments and is passionate about bringing mental health support directly into the spaces where hospitality professionals work.
The Hospitality Therapist will provide psychotherapy services within restaurant and hospitality settings, offering accessible and culturally relevant mental health care to chefs, servers, bartenders, managers, and support staff. This role recognizes the unique stressors of the industry, including long hours, physical demands, performance pressure, financial unpredictability, substance exposure, and the emotional labor required to consistently deliver high-level guest experiences.
Responsibilities include conducting individual therapy sessions with hospitality professionals, providing brief on-site consultations, offering crisis support when appropriate, and developing preventive mental wellness strategies tailored to the hospitality workforce. Common presenting concerns may include burnout, anxiety, depression, substance use concerns, work-life imbalance, relationship strain, leadership stress, and identity challenges tied to performance culture. The therapist will work collaboratively with restaurant ownership and management to ensure services remain confidential, ethical, and supportive rather than punitive or performance-driven.
In addition to direct services for hospitality staff, the Hospitality Therapist will design and facilitate curated mental health experiences for restaurant guests. These experiences may include guided conversations, wellness-focused events, integrative dining concepts, fireside-style discussions, mental health pop-ups, community storytelling nights, or other creative offerings that normalize and elevate conversations about emotional well-being in community spaces. The therapist will have the opportunity to collaborate with chefs, owners, and event teams to thoughtfully integrate mental health themes into unique dining experiences.
This role requires creativity, flexibility, and strong interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate is comfortable engaging with diverse audiences in nontraditional therapy settings and can seamlessly shift between clinical depth and accessible public-facing dialogue. Experience in the restaurant industry is essential, as this position calls for cultural fluency and credibility within hospitality environments. The clinician should understand service dynamics, kitchen culture, team hierarchies, and the unique camaraderie and stressors that define the industry.
The Hospitality Therapist may provide services in person at restaurant locations, in private practice settings, or via telehealth, depending on client needs and program structure. This role may also include developing partnerships with local hospitality groups, contributing to community wellness initiatives, and helping build a sustainable mental health model within the restaurant industry in Johnson County.
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Location: Johnson County, Kansas
Job Status: Independent Contractor (1099; non-employee status)
Requirements: Current Kansas mental health licensure at the Master’s or independent clinical level and prior experience as a performing musicianMidwest Anxiety is seeking a licensed mental health professional to serve as a Music Therapist in Johnson County, Kansas. This position is designed for a clinician who brings both professional clinical training and lived experience as a performing musician. We are looking for someone who understands the emotional intensity, creative vulnerability, identity formation, and performance pressures embedded in music culture and is passionate about integrating mental health care into artistic communities.
Musicians and creative individuals often experience unique psychological stressors. These may include performance anxiety, stage fright, perfectionism, comparison within competitive environments, fear of criticism, audition stress, burnout, creative blocks, identity diffusion, inconsistent income, touring fatigue, and the emotional highs and lows tied to public performance and feedback. The Music Therapist will provide specialized psychotherapy services that address both mental health concerns and performance-related challenges in a culturally competent and developmentally appropriate way.
The therapist will provide individual and/or group psychotherapy services to children, adolescents, college students, adult musicians, bands, worship teams, and other creative performers. Services may support young musicians preparing for auditions, recitals, competitions, or live shows, as well as seasoned performers navigating career transitions, artistic burnout, or relational strain within ensembles. The clinician may also work with creative individuals whose mental health challenges impact their ability to perform, create, or sustain motivation.
Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, delivering evidence-based psychotherapy, and thoughtfully integrating music-informed approaches when clinically appropriate. Interventions may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for performance anxiety, exposure-based rehearsal strategies, self-talk restructuring, mindfulness and grounding for stage presence, emotional regulation skills, and identity development work. When appropriate and within scope of practice, sessions may incorporate elements such as lyric exploration, songwriting reflection, performance simulation, or discussion of creative process as part of the therapeutic framework.
The Music Therapist may also design and facilitate group workshops focused on performance readiness, resilience in the arts, creative confidence, navigating social media comparison, or balancing artistry with emotional wellness. Collaboration with music teachers, band directors, studio owners, or community arts organizations may occur when appropriate and with proper consent. Maintaining clear ethical boundaries and confidentiality standards is essential.
The ideal candidate has firsthand experience performing in live settings and understands rehearsal dynamics, ensemble culture, audition processes, creative collaboration, and the adrenaline associated with stage performance. They appreciate the intersection of discipline and artistry and believe that sustainable excellence requires psychological health. Strong relational skills, comfort working with both youth and adults, and the ability to engage creative individuals in meaningful dialogue are essential.
Services may be delivered in person, via telehealth, or within community-based creative environments depending on client needs and program structure. The clinician will have the opportunity to build and grow a specialized caseload focused on musicians and creative performers within Johnson County and surrounding communities.
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Midwest Anxiety is seeking a licensed mental health professional to serve as a Dental Therapist in Johnson County, Kansas. This specialized role is designed for a clinician who understands the unique psychological dynamics present within dental settings and is passionate about integrating behavioral health services into oral healthcare environments.
Dental anxiety is one of the most common yet undertreated forms of anxiety, affecting both children and adults. The Dental Therapist will work collaboratively with dental providers and staff to support patients experiencing dental fear, procedural anxiety, avoidance behaviors, sensory sensitivities, trauma-related responses, and phobia-related distress. The goal of this role is to increase patient comfort, improve treatment compliance, and reduce avoidance of necessary dental care through evidence-based mental health interventions.
The Dental Therapist will provide psychotherapy services tailored to individuals struggling with dental-related anxiety as well as broader mental health concerns that impact oral health engagement. Responsibilities include conducting clinical assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, implementing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and exposure-based interventions, teaching relaxation and grounding strategies, and supporting gradual desensitization to dental procedures.
In addition to direct patient care, the Dental Therapist may provide consultation to dental teams regarding behavioral strategies for anxious patients, communication approaches for children and sensory-sensitive individuals, and trauma-informed practices within the dental office. The clinician may also assist with developing protocols for high-anxiety cases, preparing patients prior to procedures, and supporting follow-up care after difficult experiences.
This role requires comfort working within a fast-paced medical environment and the ability to collaborate effectively with dentists, hygienists, and administrative staff while maintaining appropriate clinical boundaries and confidentiality. The ideal candidate has prior experience working in dental offices and understands office flow, procedural processes, patient apprehension patterns, and the emotional climate of dental care settings.
Common presenting concerns may include dental phobia, panic symptoms, medical trauma, gag reflex anxiety, fear of pain, shame related to oral health, sensory overwhelm, and avoidance behaviors. The therapist may also work with parents to prepare children for appointments and develop behavioral plans that support successful visits.
Services may be delivered in office, in partnership with dental practices, or via telehealth depending on patient needs and program structure. The clinician will have the opportunity to build a specialized niche focused on dental anxiety and integrated behavioral health within oral healthcare environments.
If you are passionate about reducing fear, increasing access to care, and helping patients approach dental treatment with greater confidence and calm, we welcome the opportunity to connect with you.
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Location: Johnson County, Kansas
Job Status: Independent Contractor (1099; non-employee status)
Requirements: Current Kansas mental health licensure at the Master’s or independent clinical level and prior dance experienceMidwest Anxiety is seeking a licensed mental health professional to serve as a Dance Therapist in Johnson County, Kansas. This specialized role is designed for a clinician who brings both professional mental health training and lived experience in dance. We are seeking someone who understands the physical, emotional, creative, and performance-related demands of dance culture and is passionate about integrating mental health care within the dance community.
Dance environments often emphasize discipline, body awareness, aesthetic standards, performance precision, and competition. While these elements can foster resilience and excellence, they can also contribute to perfectionism, body image concerns, comparison, performance anxiety, burnout, injury-related identity challenges, and pressure from instructors, peers, or families. The Dance Therapist will provide psychotherapy services that address these unique stressors while supporting both emotional wellness and performance sustainability.
The therapist will provide individual and/or group psychotherapy services to child, adolescent, collegiate, and adult dancers across a range of disciplines, including ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, competition dance, and studio-based programs. Services may address anxiety, depression, eating concerns, body image distress, performance fear, confidence challenges, injury recovery, identity development, social dynamics within teams, and transitions such as auditions or retirement from dance.
Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, delivering evidence-based psychotherapy, and incorporating movement-informed or body-based interventions when clinically appropriate. Interventions may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness-based approaches, emotional regulation training, self-talk restructuring, performance visualization, and identity exploration. When appropriate and within scope of practice, therapy may integrate somatic awareness, movement reflection, or discussion of choreography and performance experiences as part of the healing process.
The Dance Therapist may also facilitate workshops or small groups focused on performance readiness, resilience, body respect, injury coping, team dynamics, or navigating competitive environments. Collaboration with studio owners, dance instructors, athletic trainers, and families may occur when clinically appropriate and with proper consent. Clear boundaries, ethical practice, and confidentiality are essential in working within close-knit dance communities.
The ideal candidate has firsthand dance experience and understands rehearsal intensity, audition stress, costume and body expectations, competition culture, and the emotional vulnerability of performing. They value both excellence and well-being and believe dancers can pursue high performance without sacrificing mental health. Strong relational skills, cultural sensitivity within artistic environments, and comfort working with youth and young adults are essential.
Services may be delivered via telehealth or in partnership with dance studios and community spaces depending on client needs and program structure. The clinician will have the opportunity to build and grow a specialized caseload focused on dancers and performing artists within Johnson County and surrounding communities.
As an Independent Contractor, You’ll Receive
A contract without a non-compete clause. We want you to do what you love. You are free to grow beyond Midwest Anxiety, maintain other positions, and build your career in ways that align with your goals. If you already have a “day job,” we will work around it.
Encouragement to grow your professional brand. Our goal is to help you expand your professional connections, visibility, and long-term career opportunities.
Competitive reimbursement for your services. We value your passion, energy, and expertise — and we compensate accordingly. Simply put: we pay well.
What We Ask of You
You want to help people get the most out of life. You believe individuals are not defined by their struggles.
You understand that everyone struggles. Some struggle more visibly than others, but mental health is universal.
You focus on strengths. You believe people have more strengths than struggles and that those strengths can be leveraged to create meaningful growth.
You encourage individuality and authenticity — helping people “Just Be You.”
You are passionate about changing how we talk about mental health. You believe in normalizing mental wellness rather than stigmatizing mental illness. You understand that mental health is something we all have — just like physical health.
You want to be part of a team that believes positivity matters and culture matters.
We’re looking for fun, big-hearted therapists who want to approach mental health differently.
If that sounds like you, complete the information below and we’ll be in touch.