Meet the Missi0n Therapists

Eric is a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) and Licensed Master Addiction Counselor (LMAC) in Kansas and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) in Missouri.  He has a Master of Divinity with an emphasis on counseling and a second Master Degree in Social Work from Park University. Eric has cultural competence living and providing services on the Yakima Indian Reservation, experience working in a detox unit, providing individual and group therapy with an inpatient psychiatric unit, adolescents, and military/first responders. He works with clients to utilize existing strengths and offers support to address concerns and facilitate positive changes.  Eric’s favorite self-care activities include volunteering with youth, puzzles, and being outdoors.

Veronica (she/her) is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with a master’s degree from Park University. Her career experience is in substance abuse, case management, child welfare, and providing parent-aide services. Veronica recognizes that each client is an expert in their own life and uses strength-based and client-centered approaches to empower and support her clients. She is an LGBTQIA+ - affirming therapist and is passionate about working with individuals and families in this community. Veronica is trained in EMDR, trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and motivational interviewing. She incorporates a variety of evidence-based interventions, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and play therapy techniques, to meet the individual needs of her clients. Veronica's favorite self-care activities include crocheting, being outdoors, and spending time with her dog and two cats.

Devin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Kansas with a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology from Forest Institute. Devin has 8+ years experience in the mental health field working in outpatient and crisis intervention settings. She specializes in working with depression, anxiety, stress management, and couples. She believes each persons journey is unique and the approach working with them should be too. Devin’s favorite self-care activities include spending time with family, being outdoors, and homing new plants.

Andrew is a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) in Kansas and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Missouri with a graduate degree from the University of Kansas - School of Social Welfare. He uses various types of therapy with his clients to work toward healing and growth. Andrew is trained in eye movement desensitization & reprocessing (EMDR), solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). He has experience with diverse groups of people, including trauma therapy for survivors, families in domestic violence, community mental health for children and their caregivers, mental health in special education, and LGBTQIA+ youth services. Andrew is proud of his family members who serve as medical professionals, first-responders, and military veterans. After becoming a firefighter/EMT like both of his parents, he realized that his calling is in the mental health field and trauma recovery of the mind. Andrew traded-in his bunker gear for a therapy office, so he can help people on all sides. Andrew loves the healing process and considers it a high honor to serve people this way. Andrew’s favorite self-care activities include being an avid gardener, artist, interior designer, and fitness enthusiast. Andrew’s love of plants and nature show up daily in his therapy practice as examples for healing and empowerment.

Wes is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with a master’s degree from the University of Kansas, where he also received his BA in Psychology. He is currently under the clinical supervision of John Clymore, LCSW. Wes takes a client-centered, solutions-focused approach to therapy. This empowers clients to create and move toward their own self-determined goals through building insight, developing skills, and living into one’s values. During his time in graduate school, he developed experience in crisis intervention working as a crisis counselor for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Since then, he has built on those skills by becoming EMDR trained and the study and practice of mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Wes's favorite self-care activities include playing guitar, video games, laughing, and spending time with loved ones.

Tiffany is a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) in Kansas, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Missouri, and a Registered Play Therapist with the Association of Play Therapy. She completed the Conscious Discipline Institute, Level One Theraplay and Marschak Interaction Method (MIM). Tiffany obtained her Master of Social Work degree from Washburn University and has been in the field of social services for 20+ years. Before returning to school to obtain her MSW and Clinical License, Tiffany held varies social services roles, such as, a family advocate at a local Head Start program, case management in the Kansas Foster Care system, and a school social worker. Additionally, Tiffany was a foster parent for approximately five years. Tiffany’s favorite self-care activities include reading, baking, listening to music, spending time with her family, and going to dog park with her four-legged buddy, Fantabulous Finn.

Crystal has a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences from Kansas State University currently working to complete the Master of Social Work program at the University of Kansas. She is a CCA intern under the supervision of lead therapist Eric Hansen, LSCSW. Crystal's passion for therapy and mental health has been in her since she was a child with a natural ability to connect with others, listen, and offer compassion and insight. In 2021 she knew that counseling was where she was being called. Crystal is committed to fostering mental health and personal growth among diverse populations with an emphasis on first responders and couple’s therapy. Her academic journey is equipping her with a robust understanding of cognitive-behavioral therapy, family systems, trauma-informed care, and completing coursework in therapeutic techniques, ethics in counseling, and theory. At CCA Crystal is involved in conducting intake assessments, facilitating therapy sessions, supporting treatment planning, developing cultural competency, and is dedicated to applying evidence-based approaches to help clients achieve their therapeutic goals. Her approach is characterized by empathy, respect, and a collaborative spirit, ensuring that each client feels heard and supported. Crystal's favorite self-care activities include travel, walks, reading, and spending time with her daughter and son-in-law, family, close friends, and her two "best boys,” dogs Ryker and KC.