Meet the Zona Rosa Therapists

Stephanie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a master’s degree from Saint Louis University. She is trained in EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy, and DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy). Stephanie has experience providing individual and group therapy in inpatient psychiatric care and dual-diagnosis residential treatment. She specializes in depression, anxiety, substance use, military/first responders, trauma, and domestic violence. She uses a compassionate and direct approach with clients to meet them where they are in their healing journey, improve overall wellbeing, and increase self-worth. Stephanie’s favorite self-care activities include traveling, reading, being active, and spending time with family and friends.

Marie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Missouri and Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker in Kansas with a Masters Degree in Social Work from Kansas University. She specializes in working with depression, anxiety, stress management, grief, eating disorders and trauma. Marie is EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy) certified and working towards certification. Her career experience has been in child welfare, case management, group therapy, and individual therapy. Marie is described as compassionate, warm, caring, and insightful. Marie's favorite self-care activities include paint by number, playing with her nephews, watching documentaries, and finding new ways to move her body.

Lorianne Plummer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 20 years of experience and received her master's degree from East Carolina University. Lorianne is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) using this with youth, adults and in couple's work. She has completed the Gottman Method Couples Therapy training. She is experienced in helping others through life and health transitions, marriage and relationship adjustments, past trauma, new mental health diagnoses, adolescent needs and supporting those challenged by chronic illness. Lorianne meets the individual healing needs of clients through evidence-based practices of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), solution focused therapy (SFBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and narrative therapy. Her background includes social work in areas of hospice, home health, and dialysis. Lorianne was an Army spouse to a combat veteran and can validate the gifts, difficulties and ‘moral injuries’ that challenge military members and first responders. She has worked with those transitioning from the Army as a career counselor. Lorianne has been described as insightful, compassionate and welcoming. Her passion is to enrich the lives of those who are willing to grow through challenges and change. She encourages clients to explore their story, show self-care, and to develop personal curiosity and self-inquiry about beliefs, emotions, boundaries, and behaviors within a safe therapeutic environment. Lorianne’s favorite self-care activities include time with her adult children, working with her miniature horses, writing poetry, camping anywhere in the WIgWam, hiking, cooking, laughing out loud, reading, and traveling to new destinations.

Tiffane (she/they) is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with a master’s degree from the University of Missouri Kansas City. She is licensed in Missouri and under the clinical supervision of Cheree McCallon, LCSW. Tiffane has eleven years of experience working in community mental health, both as a case manager for adults and transitional age youth and as a therapeutic arts program manager. Tiffane is a trauma responsive therapist experienced in various evidence-based modalities including dialectical behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, and narrative therapy. Additionally, she is eye movement reprocessing and desensitization (EMDR) trained and uses this modality with children and adults. Tiffane uses a liberation-centered therapeutic approach that embraces artmaking, mindfulness, creative ritual, and transpersonal psychology. She provides an empowering environment for personal healing and transformation. Tiffane’s favorite self-care activities include making art, spending time in nature with her partner, loving on her dog Moonie, and singing in a local choir.

Teresa is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with a master’s degree from the University of Missouri Kansas City. She is licensed in Missouri and Kansas and under the clinical supervision of Cheree McCallon, LCSW. Teresa has 20+ years in the medical field with the last 11 years specifically in geriatrics, dementia care, inpatient psychiatric treatment, and hospice care. Teresa is experienced in facilitating individual and group sessions using evidence-based modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, as well as a variety of therapeutic strategies to individualize care to client needs. She enjoys supporting clients as they process concerns, with a focus on discovering underlying causes to formulate goals and move toward solutions. Teresa believes we all have room for growth and together we can work to develop skills that bring healing and transformation to client lives. Teresa's favorite self-care activities include spending time with her beloved family and friends, drinking coffee somewhere in nature-preferably while camping near a beautiful body of water, hiking, reading, kayaking, cheering for KC sports teams, as well as watching cooking shows while vegging on the sofa.

Samantha is a dedicated and compassionate professional. She is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with a master degree from the University of Kansas, where she also earned a BA in Psychology and a minor in Applied Behavioral Sciences (ABSC). Samantha is under the clinical supervision of Cheree McCallon, LCSW. Samantha brings valuable experience from her work at an alternative high school, where she provided emotional and social support to students under 18 years of age. During her CCA clinical internship, she gained expertise, skills in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and solution-focused therapy for adolescents, teens, and couples. Samantha's therapeutic approach is client-centered while prioritizing safety, affirmation, and adapting to meet each individual's unique needs. She employs a strengths-based and person-in-environment method, empowering clients by honoring their cultural identities and celebrating their unique differences. Samantha is particularly passionate about supporting teens through life-changing stages, creating a non-judgmental, validating, and welcoming environment for her clients, regardless of their circumstances. Samantha’s favorite self-care activities include cooking, baking, nurturing her plants, cherishing moments with loved ones, music, thrift shopping and discovering new experiences and building connections.

Aryn is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri. She has a Master of Arts in Education, concentrated in Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling from Western Kentucky University. Aryn enjoys facilitating a unique treatment environment which aligns to the needs and goals of every client/couple. She utilizes multiple techniques to support clients in their journey, including person-centered therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and is level-II trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy. Aryn is a mother of two and has a variety of evidenced-based experience on parental stressors, including motherhood’s mental load, parent-child connection, and parenting development. Aryn’s favorite self-care activities include cooking, being in nature, exploring local attractions, creating digital designs, and hand embroidery.

Lexie is in her final year at the University of Kansas where she will obtain her Master of Social Work degree. She is grateful for the opportunity to train at CCA under supervision with lead therapist Tate Goss, LCSW. Lexie’s educational milestones include a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work, complemented by a minor in gerontology, both of which she earned at Kansas State University where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. During her time in Manhattan, Lexie was involved in Big Brothers Big Sisters where she volunteered as a mentor to ignite young children’s potential. She also completed an internship at Ascension Via Christi Hospital where she acquired valuable hands-on experience in crisis intervention, care coordination, and patient advocacy. These experiences further honed her skills and deepened her commitment to providing compassionate and effective support in challenging situations. From her earliest years, Lexie’s path has been clearly marked by her passion and enthusiasm for helping others. Lexie’s professional aspirations center on fostering a supportive environment where clients can achieve personal growth and healing, utilizing therapeutic techniques for diverse populations. Lexie favorite self-care activities include spending time with loved ones, reading, listening to music, and exploring new coffee shops.