Your Allies in Mental Wellness: Licensed Therapists

Struggling with mental health challenges can be daunting, but our team stands ready to journey with you towards healing and empowerment. Engage with our compassionate therapists and psychiatrists, each bringing years of experience and specialized knowledge to offer you personalized, effective strategies for Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, trauma, OCD, relationship issues, or addiction. Join us on a therapeutic journey, where your path to mental health is met with unmatched dedication and personalized care. Our highly qualified clinicians bring a wealth of expertise and a commitment to your mental health. Schedule a session with us and see for yourself how helpful our counseling and psychiatry approaches can be for you and your loved ones. Experience lasting changes you are so capable of making with less time and effort than you might think!


Jared Torbet, MEd, LPC, CC

In-person (Columbia) or Telehealth

Self-Pay (does NOT accept insurance)

Jared is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Coach with over 15 years of clinical experience. He uses Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help adults and teens that have struggled with anxiety, depression, or ADHD for some time, and have yet to find a workable solution. His goal is always to guide clients through an experiential process that demystifies feelings, emotions, fears, beliefs and judgments for the purpose of living a more rich and meaningful life.

Tonya Culley, MS, MEd, LPC

Telehealth Only

Accepts United Healthcare Insurance

Tonya has been a Licensed Professional Counselor for over 20 years. She has an extensive background in working with a wide variety of clients and issues. Currently, Tonya works with adults and teens that are dealing with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and mood disorders. Tonya is also our expert on Narcissistic Personality Disorder. Her approach to therapy is Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), providing individual, family, couples, and group counseling.

Ashley Birkhead, LPC

In-person (Columbia) or Telehealth

Self-Pay (does NOT accept Insurance)

Ashley is a Licensed Professional Counselor with several years of clinical experience.  She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution Focused Brief Therapy, tailoring to the needs of her client.  She works with teens and adults.  She treats anxiety, depression, bipolar, PTSD, women’s issues, codependency and boundaries. She strives to provide a warm, welcoming, and nonjudgmental environment to help individuals cope and thrive.

 

Robert Smith, MA, PLPC, NCC

In-person (Jefferson City) or Telehealth

Self-Pay (does NOT accept insurance)

Robert is a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC) under the state supervision of owner, Jared Torbet, while obtaining his license. His clinical focus is on helping clients to create and maintain real behavioral changes so they can get ‘unstuck’ and pursue the things that are most important to them. Robert utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness. What I like most about Robert is his ability to counsel by the book and from the heart at the same time. He sees the very best in you!

 

Mayleen Soto, LPC

In-person (Columbia) or Telehealth

Self-Pay (does NOT accept insurance)

Mayleen is a trauma therapist who specializes in working with children and adults that have experienced adverse life events that have impacted their daily functioning and quality of life, and who need some help adapting beyond past traumas to gain the confidence and resolve to move forward.  No trauma is too big or small.  Mayleen offers EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing), TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and Solution-focused Therapy.

Lee Martin, LCSW

Telehealth Only

Accepts United Healthcare Insurance

Lee is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20+ years of experience. She graduated from MU with a Masters in Clinical Social Work. She is certified in Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and experienced in mindfulness-based stress reduction, animal-assisted therapy, and art therapy. Lee is a life-long learner, always exploring best practices and creative avenues of treatment. She works with children, adolescents, adults, families, and groups in their journey toward wellness and happiness.

 

Maureen Hayes, MEd, LPC

Telehealth Only

Accepts United Healthcare Insurance

Maureen is a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Board Certified Counselor with over 30 years of clinical experience. She has also worked in secondary education with certificates in Counseling, English, Social Studies, and as a school Psychological Examiner.  Maureen believes in using therapy custom-tailored to the individual client. She has clinical experience using Client-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Brief Therapy, to treat depression and anxiety in adults and adolescents.

Tim Rudder, LCSW

In-person (Columbia) or Telehealth

Self-Pay (does NOT accept insurance)

Tim is a licensed therapist, and works with teens and adults with anxiety, depression, grief and loss and/or substance use disorders. He is also a certified Mental Game Coaching Professional and works with athletes, helping uncover the mindsets that cause them to lose confidence, composure, focus and enjoyment in sports. Tim has over 20 years experience in the mental and behavioral health field in a variety of micro and macro settings. He is caring, highly skilled, and eager to help. Tim is easy to feel connected with.

 

Diane Ferguson, MEd, LPC

In-person (Columbia) or Telehealth

Self-Pay (does NOT accept insurance)

Diane is a youth and trauma therapist, dedicated to helping her clients navigate challenging life transitions, recent or past trauma, fear, and grief. She creates a safe haven of inclusivity and true acceptance, where sharing is embraced and personal truths are honored. Diane is a licensed professional counselor committed to upholding the values of personal perspective, discretion, and unwavering professionalism. She is warm, welcoming, and authentic, and a strong advocate for her clients.


 

Your Allies in Mental Wellness: Licensed Psychiatrists

Looking to integrate medication into your mental health treatment? Our flexible psychiatry program caters to the busy schedules of professionals and students, offering evening, and weekend appointments and the convenience of Telehealth. Our skilled psychiatrists in Columbia, MO, provide medication management services tailored to your unique needs. We prioritize accessibility and flexibility, ensuring care that accommodates your lifestyle. Evening and Weekend Psychiatry Program (In-Person or Telepsychiatry)