Meet Our Office Staff

Meg O’Connor is the HR Operations Manager at Clinical Counseling Associates. She supports staff across all locations, oversees daily operations, and helps maintain the systems that keep the practice running smoothly. Meg is committed to fostering a positive, organized environment where clinicians and staff can do their best work. She previously served in the Air Force Reserve with the 442d Fighter Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base and brings prior experience from acute psychiatric care settings. Meg brings strong appreciation for the unique needs of military members, veterans, first responders, and their families, and values creating an organized, supportive environment where clinicians and staff can thrive. Meg's favorite self-activities include spending time with her husband and children, tending her garden, reading, and cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs.

Stephanie is our Mission receptionist. She thoroughly enjoys working at CCA and has been with the practice for over a year now. Stephanie has a passion for connecting with each client when they reach out for an appointment. She compassionately listens to each individual's story, as they begin the journey towards bettering their mental health. She works diligently to not only find a therapist who will be the best match, but also try to find an appointment time that works around both the client's work and home schedules. Stephanie's favorite self care activities include collecting unique indoor plants, relaxing outside during the summer, catching the occasional Royal's game, and enjoying a nice cup of hot tea.

Brandi brings extensive experience in billing and payroll management, with a special focus on therapy session invoicing and insurance problem solving. She is skilled at navigating the complexities of insurance, ensuring accurate payments, and supporting smooth financial operations. Her work allows therapists to focus fully on their clients rather than paperwork and ensures clients receive efficient, reliable billing services. Brandi’s favorite self-care activities include weight training, sports, woodworking, crafts, and being a devoted dog mom.

Talesha brings over 20 years of experience in medical billing and coding to CCA. She has a strong background in accounts receivable and claims processing, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in every step of the billing cycle. With her expertise, Talesha helps clients and providers navigate the financial side of therapy smoothly, allowing clinicians to focus on care while clients receive timely, reliable support. Talesha's favorite self-care activities include working out, enjoying face masks, spending time with her children and grandbaby.