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Meet the Counselors

Counselors served by Christian Counseling Connection are State-licensed and have their own individual private practice counseling businesses. 

Provisionally licensed counselors are under the supervision of fully licensed counselors.

Click on full profile to read more about each counselor's experience, specialty areas, treatment philosophy, and methodology.

To register as a new client, self-schedule, or change your appointments, click on the Client Portal button under your counselor's photo.

Note: Christian Counseling Connection, LLC, provides practice management support services for independent counselors in private practice and is not liable for services rendered by individual counselors.

 

 

 

 

 

For help with selecting a counselor, click on the COUNSELOR SELECTOR ASSISTANT button below:

COUNSELOR SELECTOR ASSISTANT

 


cathy downen profile

Cathy Downen, MA, MA, LPC, NCC

Founder

Cathy Downen Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed in Missouri

Note: Cathy Downen is not currently accepting new clients.

Appointments available: in-person and telehealth
Tue:     10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Wed:    10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Thurs:  10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Ages
Adults, Adolescents 18 years old and up

Insurance
In network with Aetna, Ambetter, Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Beacon Health Options, Cigna, EAP, HealthLink, MHNet, Meritain (Aetna Choice POS Network), United Health Care (UHC), UHC All Savers, UHC Optum, UHC Optum Behavioral Health, UHC UMR (UBH & UHC Choice Plus Network), Tricare East.

Sliding fee scale and out of network benefits may also be available.

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Dwain Sliger, M.Div, MA, LPC, CRAADC, MCHC

Director of Counseling Services

Clarity Christian Counseling, LLC
Licensed in Missouri

Note: There may be a wait of up to two months for new client appointments.

Appointments available: in-person and telehealth
Tue:      9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wed:   10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thurs: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Fri:        8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Sat:       8:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Ages
Specializes in individuals, couples, families, age 21 and up. 

Insurance
In network with Aetna, Ambetter, Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Cigna, Empathia, H&H, HealthLink, Meritain (Aetna Choice POS Network), MHNet, PAS, United Health Care (UHC), UHC All Savers, UHC Optum, UHC Optum Behavioral Health, UHC UMR (UBH & UHC Choice Plus Network), Tricare East Network & Tricare Prime.

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dona comfort schaefer profile

Dr. Dona Comfort Schaefer
PhD, LPC, RN

Comfort Consulting, LLC
Licensed in Missouri

Appointments available: in-person and telehealth
Mon:    2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Tue:     9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wed:    9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Ages

Adults 18 years old and up

Insurance
In network with Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Health Care (UHC), UHC All Savers, UHC Optum, UHC Optum Behavioral Health, UHC UMR (UBH & UHC Choice Plus Network).

Sliding fee scale and out of network benefits may also be available.

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Karen Reeves, MA, LPC

New Journey Christian Counseling, LLC
Licensed in Missouri

Note: Karen Reeves is not currently accepting new clients.

New Women's Group Forming:
A new four-week women's group is now forming to explore deeper life in Christ in light of our Enneagram subtype patterns. New clients are welcome to participate. Please contact the office to sign up.
Dates and Times:
Tuesday evenings 9/12/2023 - 10/3/2023, 6:30 PM ~ 8:00 PM
 

Appointments available: in-person and telehealth

Tue:      9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Wed :    9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Thurs: 12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM

Ages 
Adults, 18 years old and up
Elders, 65 years old and up
Enneagram CP Certified Professional

Insurance
In network with Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Beacon Health Options, Cigna, United Health Care (UHC), UHC All Savers, UHC Optum, UHC Optum Behavioral Health, UHC UMR (UBH & UHC Choice Plus Network).

Sliding fee scale and out of network benefits may also be available.

Client Portal

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Zachary Sander, MA, LPC, CADC

Zachary Sander Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed in Missouri

Note: There may be a wait of a month or two for new client appointments.

Appointments available: in-person and telehealth
Tue:     12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM
Wed:    1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Thurs:  12:00 Noon to 6:00 PM
Sat:      8:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Ages
Children age 9 and up, Adolescents, and Adults.

Insurance
In network with Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Cigna, United Health Care (UHC), UHC All Savers, UHC Optum, UHC Optum Behavioral Health, UHC UMR (UBH & UHC Choice Plus Network).

Sliding fee scale and out of network benefits may also be available.

Client Portal

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laura ampleman profile

Laura Ampleman, M.Ed., LPC

Laura Ampleman, M.Ed., LPC, LLC
Licensed in Missouri

Note: Laura Ampleman is currently not accepting new clients.

Appointments available: in-person and telehealth

Tue:      9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wed:     9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thurs:   9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Ages
Children age 6 and up, Adolescents, and Adults.

Insurance
In network with Ambetter, Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Cigna & Cigna EAP, HealthLink, Magellan, Mercy, Tricare, United Health Care (UHC), UHC All Savers, UHC Optum, UHC Optum Behavioral Health, Optum UHC UMR GEHA (UBH & UHC Choice Plus Network).

Sliding fee scale and out of network benefits may also be available.

Client Portal

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Carolyn Tinker, MA, LPC, NCC

Compass Counseling, LLC
Licensed in Missouri

Note: Carolyn Tinker is not currently accepting new clients.

Appointments available in-person *or* telehealth
Tue:      9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wed:     9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thurs:   9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Fri:        9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Ages

Specializes in individuals, couples, families, age 10 and up.
Certified in Marriage & Family Therapy
Certified in Christian Sex Therapy

Insurance
In network with Aetna, Ambetter, Anthem BCBS, Beacon Health Options, Cigna, United Health Care (UHC), UHC All Savers, UHC Optum, UHC Optum Behavioral Health, UHC UMR (UBH & UHC Choice Plus Network), and WellFirst.
Sliding fee scale and out of network benefits may also be available.

Client Portal

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Dr. Mark Mehlig, DMin, LCSW

Transforming Counseling and Care, LLC
Licensed in Missouri

Appointments available: in-person and telehealth
Mon:    1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Thurs:  1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Fri:       1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Sat:      9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Ages
Specializes in adults, couples, families and adolescents age 13 and up.
EMDRIA Trained and Approved EMDR Therapist (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

Insurance
In network with Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, United Health Care (UHC), UHC All Savers, UHC Optum, UHC Optum Behavioral Health, UHC UMR (UBH & UHC Choice Plus Network).

Private pay, sliding fee scale, and out of network benefits may also available.

Client Portal

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terri frank profile

Terri Z. Frank, M.Ed., LPC

Terri Frank Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed in Missouri and Arkansas

Note: Terri Frank is not accepting new clients before November 1st, 2023

TELEHEALTH ONLY: Appointments available on doxy.me, a confidential telehealth platform.

Tue:      9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Thurs:   9:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Ages
Children age 6 and up, Adolescents, and Adults.

Insurance
In network with Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Cigna, United Health Care (UHC), UHC All Savers, UHC Optum, UHC Optum Behavioral Health, UHC UMR (UBH & UHC Choice Plus Network).

Sliding fee scale and out of network benefits may also be available.

Client Portal

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Joseph Rohrbacker, M.A.Ed., LCPC, LPC

Skills and Strategies, LLC
Licensed in Missouri and Illinois

Appointments available: in-person and telehealth
Tues:   9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wed:    9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thurs:  9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Sat *:   8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
* every other Saturday - 
check portal calendar to confirm availability.

Ages
Specializes in adults, teens12 and up, individuals, couples, families.

Insurance
In network with Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Cigna, United Health Care (UHC), UHC All Savers, UHC Optum, UHC Optum Behavioral Health, UHC UMR (UBH & UHC Choice Plus Network).

Sliding fee scale and out of network benefits may also be available.

Client Portal

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Janet Kontz, MA, LPC

Janet Kontz, LPC, LLC
Licensed in Missouri

Appointments available: in-person and telehealth
Mon:     3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Wed:     3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Fri:        3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Ages
Specializes in individuals, couples, and families age 18 and up.

Insurance
Aetna, Ambetter, Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Cigna, Mercy, United Health Care (UHC), UHC All Savers, UHC Optum, UHC Optum Behavioral Health, UHC UMR (UBH & UHC Choice Plus Network).

Sliding fee scale and out of network benefits may also be available.

Client Portal

 

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Matthew Weusthoff, MA, LPC, NCC

Matthew Weusthoff Counseling, LLC
Licensed in Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana

Appointments available: in-person and telehealth 
Mon:  5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Tue:   5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Wed:  5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Ages

Young adults age 18 and up and Adults.

Insurance
Aetna, Cigna, United Health Care (UHC), UHC All Savers, UHC Optum, UHC Optum Behavioral Health, UHC UMR (UBH & UHC Choice Plus Network).

Sliding fee scale and out of network benefits may also be available.

Client Portal

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caitlin kasberg profile

Caitlin Kasberg, MA, PLPC, NCC

Board Certified Christian Counselor
Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor
Under the Supervision of
M. Catherine Downen, MA, MA, LPC, NCC
Missouri License # 2014027085
 
Note: Caitlin Kasberg is not currently accepting new clients.

Appointments available: in-person and telehealth
Mon:    1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Tue:     12:00 Noon to 2:00 PM
Wed:    1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Thurs:  11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon

Ages 
Adults, Teens, Children, Premarital

EMDR Trained - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.

Insurance
Currently Private Pay only.
Sliding fee scale available.
 

Client Portal

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Blair Williams, MS, PLPC

Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor
Under the Supervision of
M. Catherine Downen, MA, MA, LPC, NCC
Missouri License # 2014027085
 
Appointments available: in-person and telehealth
Mon:     9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Tue:      9:00 AM to 5:00 PM 
Wed:     9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Thurs:   9:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Fri:        9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Ages 
Specializes in Adolescents and Young Adults ages 10 and older.
 
Insurance
Currently Private Pay only.
Sliding fee scale available.

Client Portal

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Natalie Webb, MA, PLPC

Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor
Under the Supervision of
M. Catherine Downen, MA, MA, LPC, NCC
Missouri License # 2014027085
 
Appointments available: in-person and telehealth

Mon:     12:30 PM ~ 5:30 PM
Tue:      12:30 PM ~ 5:30 PM
Wed:     12:30 PM ~ 5:30 PM
Thurs:   12:30 PM ~ 5:30 PM

Ages
Specializes in adolescents (ages 12 and older), adults, and couples. ACT Trained - Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Perinatal Counseling Trained - Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Infertility, Loss, and related topics.

Insurance
Currently Private Pay only.
Sliding fee scale available.

Client Portal

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Sierra Koester, MA, PLPC

Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor
Under the Supervision of
Dona Comfort Schaefer, PhD, LPC, RN
Missouri License # 2001023829
  
Appointments available: in-person and telehealth

Tue:     7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wed:    7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thurs:  7:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Ages
Adults (18 years old or older)
EMDR Trained - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.
ART Trained - Accelerated Resolution Therapy.

Insurance
Currently Private Pay only.
Sliding fee scale available.

Client Portal

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Marissa Kistner, M.Ed., PLPC

Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor
Under the Supervision of
Terri Z. Frank, M.Ed., LPC
Missouri License # 000458
 
Appointments available: in-person and telehealth
Tue:    4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
 
Ages
Individuals, Adolescents and Adults
 
Insurance
Currently Private Pay only.
Sliding fee scale available.

Client Portal 

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