Meet the Liberty Therapists

Sheena is dually licensed in Missouri and Kansas as a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor (LCAC), and Certified Reciprocal Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CRAADC). She is also EMDR certified, an EMDRIA Approved Consultant, a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, and certified to provide Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) assessments. She is a first responder treatment provider for FRST Midwest. Sheena earned her Master of Social Work degree from Park University and her Bachelor of Criminal Justice & Criminology from the University of Missouri Kansas City. She is deeply passionate about providing high-quality, specialized care to military members, veterans, first responders, and their families, and brings extensive experience in cultural competence when working with individuals from high-risk, high-stress professions and diverse backgrounds. In sessions, she integrates modern, evidence-based approaches with a direct and collaborative style, actively challenging clients to identify patterns, build insight, and make meaningful, lasting changes in their lives. Her work is grounded in trauma-informed care, emphasizing safety, empowerment, and respect for each client’s lived experience. Sheena's favorite self-care activities include traveling, cooking, baking, attending live shows, cheering for the Kansas City Chiefs, and spending time with her husband and Bengal cats, Niko and Remi.

Dr. Jill Robinson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Missouri, a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) in Kansas, and a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor (RPT-S™). She is EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy) certified, a Certified AutPlay Therapy Provider, a Certified Autism Specialist (CAS), and a Certified Animal Assisted Play Therapist and Supervisor (CAAPT-S). Jill obtained her Master of Social Work degree from Park University and her Doctor of Social Work degree at Barry University. She is also an adjunct professor at Ottawa University and a volunteer for the Northland Trauma Recovery Network. She also serves as a board director for the International Association for Animal Assisted Play Therapy®. Jill is passionate about helping individuals meet their goals and enhance their well-being, and uses an eclectic approach when working with individuals. Before entering private practice, she worked in hospice and at a psychiatric hospital. Jill has three dogs and a cat who come into the office with her. Jill's favorite self-care activities include being outside, listening to music, exercise, reading, and spending time with family, friends, and her pets.

John is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Missouri and Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) in Kansas. He earned his Master of Social Work from the University of Kansas and has more than 20 years of experience in residential care, child welfare, and individual and group therapy. John is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and has an extensive knowledge of therapeutic practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy. He specializes in treating trauma, PTSD/I, dissociative disorders, Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), depression, anxiety, co-occurring diagnoses, and other complex mental health concerns. John is known for his direct, authentic style, using humor, honesty, and genuine connection to help clients feel comfortable while challenging them to grow. He is frequently sought out for complex cases, including first responders and individuals with significant trauma histories, and believes no challenge is too great when clients are ready to do the work. John's favorite self-care activities include spending time with family, reading, exercising, and seeking learning opportunities.

Joseph is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri and Kansas. He earned his Masters in Counseling Psychology from the University of Missouri, where he served as the president of a national honor society in psychology. He holds specialized certifications in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (C-DBT) and is a Certified Youth Mental Health Specialist (CYMHS). With a career focused on supporting adolescents and young adults, Joseph has served as a psychotherapist in an acute inpatient psychiatric hospital since 2009. His background includes working with evidence-based day rehabilitation, youth substance abuse intervention, adolescent Intensive Outpatient Programming (IOP), and mental health case management for children and teens. In addition to his clinical work, Joseph is an independent researcher with years of experience studying and teaching sleep hygiene. He completed advanced intensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). His professional foundation also includes volunteering for a crisis hotline and contributing to an Institutional Review Board (IRB) laboratory at the University of Missouri that studied emotional development in children. A lifelong resident of the Kansas City Northland, Joseph is an Eagle Scout and has served as a mentor with Big Brothers of Greater Kansas City. Joe’s favorite self-care activities include traveling both domestically and internationally, spending time with family and friends, and developing his culinary skills.

Susan is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri and Kansas and a Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor in Kansas. In addition to her clinical practice, Susan served as Chief Clinical Officer on the board of Resilient Colorado and was a clinical member of the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA). She brings years of experience from outpatient mental health facilities, residential treatment programs, and inpatient psychiatric settings, where she has provided individual, group, and family therapy. Susan is deeply committed to helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges by fostering authentic connection and motivating meaningful change. Susan’s favorite self-care activities include spending time in the sun, pickleball, disc golf, international travel, cooking, kayaking, spending time with loved ones, and walking her Doberman, Jafar.

Susan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Avila University. She specializes in depression, anxiety, stress management, grief, emotional regulation, trauma, communication skills and evidence-based tools rooted in DBT, CBT, EMDR, neuroplasticity and Polyvagal Theory. Prior to serving in private practice, Susan provided crisis intervention and stabilization in an inpatient mental health care psychiatric hospital, where she provided individual, family and group therapy in an acute setting. Susan has a reputation for presenting a calming and caring demeanor. She uses sincere active and reflective listening and empathetic feedback while generating mutually determined goals to help clients improve self-worth, emotional regulation, empowerment and develop positive future focus. Susan’s favorite self-care activities include yoga, hiking, spending time in nature, creating artwork, and spending time with family, friends, and pets.

Jamie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LMSW) with a master’s degree from the University of Kansas. She received her Bachelor of Social Welfare from the University of Kansas as well. Jamie works hard to provide a space that feels safe for her clients to unmask and be their authentic self. She is currently working toward her autism specialist certification with plans to expand her training to include ADHD and other forms of neurodiversity. Jamie brings a diverse background to her work, with experience as a social worker supporting youth, as well as roles as a coach, teacher, caregiver, and summer camp leader. Jamie completed an internship at the Child Abuse Prevention Association where she worked as a play-based therapist serving children and their caregivers. Through this experience, Jamie developed a passion for working with children of all ages and a desire to become a specialist in play, expressive art, and Autplay therapy. Jamie hopes to begin her Registered Play Therapist certification in the coming year. Jamie has been with Clinical Counseling Associates since 2023. Jamie’s favorite self-care activities include gardening, playing beach volleyball, being outdoors with her husband and five children, making art and crafts, and dreaming up house remodeling projects to DIY.

Gabrielle Jones graduated from the University of Missouri- Kansas City with a master’s degree in counseling. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Kansas. Prior to entering private practice, she worked in community mental health providing inpatient and outpatient substance use and mental health treatment. Gabrielle assisted with the opening of a behavioral crisis center serving as a behavioral health consultant. She enjoys providing supervision and mentoring to those in training. She has experience with military culture, and in recent years facilitated a support group for first responders and healthcare providers. As a foundation, Gabrielle utilizes an eclectic approach to guide others on their journey towards a healthy recovery and an empowered life. Gabrielle is trained in EMDR therapy, and uses components of CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, somatic interventions, solution-focused therapy, multicultural and family systems theory to help clients achieve goals and empower their lives. Gabrielle's favorite self-care activities include writing, painting, rock climbing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, choir, and participating in her own spiritual practices.

Ruthie is a dually licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Missouri and Kansas with a master’s degree from the University of Kansas. She practices under the clinical supervision of Jill Robinson, LCSW. Ruthie is a gender-affirming, strengths-based therapist who creates a welcoming environment where clients can explore their strengths, values, and goals. She has a passion for creativity and is committed to supporting individuals on their journey toward self-discovery and acceptance. Ruthie serves on the board of the UMKC First Generation Alumni Alliance (FGAA), supporting initiatives and mentorship that empower first-generation communities. She has experience supporting youth at the Child Abuse Prevention Association and families at a domestic violence shelter in Kansas City. Ruthie's favorite self-care activities include making art, traveling, and meditating.

Hannah is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Missouri and certified dialectical behavioral therapist. She has a diverse work history, with prior experience providing gender affirming care, supporting youth (12-18) within a residential environment, facilitating in-home family therapy services, and partnering with law enforcement. Hannah strives to make every individual who sits in her office feel heard, welcome, and emboldened to make positive change. As a former co-responder, Hannah provided crisis response services to a broad population who primarily shared the common denominator of being brave enough to call for help. Those who know her would describe Hannah as encouraging, patient, and insightful. Hannah’s favorite self-care activities include cooking, pestering her cats, drawing, and playing tabletop games with friends.

Miranda is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missouri with over a decade in the social work field. She is passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families heal and grow through a person-centered, trauma-informed, and neurodiversity-affirming lens. Miranda specializes in working with adolescents, adults, and families navigating complex trauma, neurodivergence (including autism and ADHD), anxiety, depression, and identity-related challenges, and she is deeply committed to providing affirming care for the LGBTQIA+ community. Her approach is grounded in the belief that every individual’s healing journey is unique and deserves to be understood within the context of their lived experiences and neurobiological makeup. Miranda places a strong emphasis on psychoeducation, helping clients make sense of their nervous system responses, trauma reactions, and neurodivergent traits in ways that reduce shame and increase self-understanding. She integrates a variety of therapeutic modalities, including person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and art-based and creative approaches, tailoring treatment to meet each client where they are and align with their individual needs and goals. Before becoming a therapist, Miranda gained extensive experience across the social work spectrum, including roles in residential treatment, Missouri’s Children’s Division, and as a case manager supporting foster care and adoption, domestic violence survivors, and individuals impacted by substance use. She also brings a unique and informed perspective through a close connection with first responders, offering insight into the cumulative stress and trauma faced by them and their families. Miranda believes healing occurs not only in the mind, but also within the body. She works collaboratively with clients to explore how trauma and chronic stress can be held somatically and how regulation, safety, and self-compassion can be rebuilt over time. Her ultimate goal is to create a safe, compassionate, and affirming space where clients feel seen, understood, and empowered to move forward with confidence and clarity. Miranda’s favorite self-care activities include prioritizing time with family, attending sporting events, game nights with friends, and getting lost in a good book.

Stephanie is a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC) in Missouri. She graduated with a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology degree from Avila University and is currently under the clinical supervision of Montana Bright, LPC, LCPC. Stephanie is EMDR trained and takes a trauma-focused approach to therapy. She is passionate about helping others achieve their goals and supporting them in becoming the person they aspire to be. Stephanie has a background in case management and worked with individuals ranging from young adults to seniors in community-based non-profit settings. Her experience navigating community resources and support systems has given her a strong understanding of the infrastructure many people rely on to maintain healthy and stable lives. Her exposure to diverse racial, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds has enriched her perspective and deepened her understanding of both individual and collective trauma. Stephanie integrates this knowledge into her work to provide culturally responsive, evidence based, empathetic care. Stephanie's favorite self-care activities include cooking, spending time with her friends and family, and creating art.

Skyler is a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC) in Missouri. She graduated with a master’s in counseling from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. She is currently under the clinical supervision of Gabrielle Jones, LPC/LCPC. Skyler has worked in both private practice and community mental health settings providing crisis management services, mental health triage, stabilization and outpatient mental health services. Skyler is an Air Force Veteran, therefore feels very confident in military culture possessing firsthand insight into the challenges faced by service members and their families. At a foundational level, Skyler enjoys using an eclectic approach to therapy focusing on individual strengths and goals by drawing from a variety of approaches. Her work is rooted in curiosity and compassion. She strives to not only understand challenges an individual is facing but the meaning behind their experiences. Skyler has done extensive work identifying and exploring hustle culture that glorifies constant intense effort as the path to success. Skyler aims to change this social attitude to lessen the sacrifice of personal wellbeing, and leisure that often leads to burnout. Skyler’s favorite self-care activities include traveling and spending time with friends and family.

Cole Schilling is a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC) in Missouri under the supervision of Gabrielle Jones, LPC, LCPC. He earned his Master of Arts in Counseling from the University of Missouri–Kansas City (UMKC) and is currently working under supervision as he continues toward full licensure. Cole approaches therapy through a person-centered and trauma-informed lens, integrating cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). He believes in working collaboratively with clients to help them better understand themselves, navigate difficult emotions, and create meaningful change that aligns with their values. He has two years of experience working in community-based nonprofit settings, supporting individuals across a wide range of ages and backgrounds. This work provided him with extensive exposure to diverse racial, cultural, and socioeconomic populations, as well as experience helping clients navigate community resources and support systems that contribute to stability and well-being. This foundation has strengthened his understanding of how environment, identity, and access to resources shape mental health and daily functioning, and he integrates this perspective into an evidence-based, culturally responsive, and compassionate approach to care. Cole is passionate about supporting clients through anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions, with a strong focus on helping individuals build self-confidence, emotional resilience, and healthier ways of coping. He also brings four years of experience working on the 988-crisis line, where he supported individuals during some of their most difficult moments and strengthened his ability to provide calm, grounded support in times of crisis. Cole’s favorite self-care activities include staying active through basketball, golf, weightlifting, and running, being outdoors and playing chess.