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 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.