Our Licensed Therapists
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 is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 30 years of clinical experience. 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, Med, 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, LPC
In-person (Jefferson City) or Telehealth
Self-Pay (does NOT accept insurance)
Robert is a Licensed Professional Counselor. 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!
Lee Martin, MSW, LCSW
Telehealth Only
Accepts United Healthcare Insurance
Lee is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 24+ 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.
Tim Rudder, MSw, 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.
Mayleen Soto, MA, 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.
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.