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:
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.
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.
Dr. Dona Comfort Schaefer
PhD, LPC, RN
Comfort Consulting, LLC
Licensed in Missouri
Mon: 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Tue: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wed: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
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.
Karen Reeves, MA, LPC
New Journey Christian Counseling, LLC
Licensed in Missouri
Note: Karen Reeves is not currently accepting new clients.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Caitlin Kasberg, MA, PLPC, NCC
M. Catherine Downen, MA, MA, LPC, NCC
Missouri License # 2014027085
Thurs: 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
AgesEMDR Trained - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.
Sliding fee scale available.
Blair Williams, MS, PLPC
M. Catherine Downen, MA, MA, LPC, NCC
Missouri License # 2014027085
Fri: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
AgesSliding fee scale available.
Natalie Webb, MA, PLPC
Missouri License # 2014027085
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.
Sliding fee scale available.
Sierra Koester, MA, PLPC
Dona Comfort Schaefer, PhD, LPC, RN
Missouri License # 2001023829
Tue: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wed: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thurs: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
EMDR Trained - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.
ART Trained - Accelerated Resolution Therapy.
Insurance
Sliding fee scale available.
Marissa Kistner, M.Ed., PLPC
Terri Z. Frank, M.Ed., LPC
Missouri License # 000458
Tue: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Sliding fee scale available.