Meet our Providers
Krista Bolin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been practicing for 6 years in the state of Missouri, including both community based and clinical work to assist primarily adults in overcoming depression, anxiety, and trauma as well as mood and substance abuse disorders. Krista graduated from the University of Missouri - Kansas City with an undergraduate degree in Psychology and Master’s in Social Work with focused studies in Dual Diagnosis, Cognitive and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Krista practices from a strengths based perspective, helping her clients to identify and use the tools and abilities they already possess as well as a holistic method of treating the whole person - mind, body and spirit, often using alternative techniques that embody the natural process of healing and focus on the individual needs of her clients. Krista seeks to provide an environment of acceptance, comfort and safety to allow for a collaboration in which trust and vulnerability can create a path to healing, learning and accountability to find a life worth living. University of Missouri - Kansas City My philosophy of care is to provide the best possible care to clients in a safe environment. I will provide a therapeutic environment and begin to build a therapist relationship with the client in order to assist them with their issues and develop the necessary skills needed to work on their mental health issues to provide them with a more stable and balanced mentality. In a therapeutic relationship, the client’s needs are the main focus and the client’s therapy is centered around their personal goals. Therapy is a formal relationship between you and your therapist that helps you grow, change and heal. As a therapist, I want to assist my clients to explore some effective ways to deal with the issues that brought them to therapy and begin to make better decisions in their lives and help them overcome the issues instead of maintaining those unhealthy relationships and issues and continuing with the maladaptive behaviors. As a therapist, it is my job to teach the client a higher level of functioning, healing and master new healthier skills. It is also my job to help the client to learn about themselves, come up with what is important and what is not important. My job is also to take that client towards increased satisfaction in life and contentment. In the end, I want the client to get that Ah ha moment that lets them know that they can control their mental illness and not be judged because they have a mental illness. Lindenwood University Carolyn Raynor-McClanahan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Missouri who has provided clinical assessments and counseling services for the past nine years to adults and adolescents seeking help for depression, anxiety, trauma, severe mental illness, substance use disorders, sexual and criminal offending, sexual addiction and sexual dysfunction. She also has experience in working with couples who seek help for communication and intimacy issues. She is a strong ally and strives to meet clients where they are in their treatment. Carolyn received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Carolyn provides a non-judgmental, compassionate therapeutic approach. She is person centered and strengths based. Carolyn utilizes an eclectic therapeutic approach which includes, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Mindfulness, and solution focused. She strives to collaborate with clients to identify their needs as well as what approach they believe will benefit them the most. Carolyn seeks to establish a therapeutic relationship with you that is supportive, comfortable and compassionate. She will be genuine in her collaboration with you, so you may work towards your goals and be your best self. University of Missouri-St. Louis Are you overwhelmed with anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, feel stuck or burnt-out, struggling with relationship issues, or feel confused about your purpose? While these feelings are part of being human, they can sometimes overwhelm us and affect our ability to thrive. We all need support and guidance to move through pain, and to learn tools that can help us move through challenges with more ease and grace. Change can be scary, but change is also potential for growth. I can provide a safe, calm, and non-judgmental environment that supports your healing. I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Child and Family Development from Missouri State University in 2002 and my Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Missouri - St. Louis in 2013. I became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in 2017, licensed by the State of Missouri. Prior to licensure I worked from 2006-2019 with adults and children working within the Missouri state foster care system. I became an expert in trauma through this system and collaborations with Franklin County Community Resource Board and Franklin County Cares; which I was a founding member of. I received the Mary Ellen award by Franklin County CASA for my work within the foster care system in 2019 and received recognition from Beyond Consequences as a Trauma Trailblazer in the Franklin County, MO area. My experience along with my education provides me with the skills to assist you through your therapy journey. I use effective strategies such as mindfulness, trauma focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and marital/couples counseling techniques. Are you ready to feel better, know yourself more, open to clearing stuck emotions from past negative experiences, and want to live authentically? You CAN thrive and regain hope, inspiration, joy, and energy for life and I would be honored to walk alongside you through this journey. University of Missouri Dr. Airsman has over 8 years of experience with therapy. He holds a master’s degree in counseling and a doctorate degree in clinical psychology. He is efficient in helping individuals with a variety of issues. These include addiction, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and many others. Dr. Airsman’s passion is helping people live life to its fullest. Although necessary, he is critical of labeling human beings with diagnoses. The essence of humanity is good, there are just obstacles that need to be overcome, addressed, and in some cases accepted. He believes in treating the whole person as a human being and not just a client. His personal experiences with life and his education makes him a very effective clinician and guide to life. Dr. Airsman prefers to be called by his first name and believes that hobbies play a key role in life satisfaction. His own hobbies include astrophotography and writing music. He encourages his clients to find things that they enjoy and do them passionately. California Southern Julia Vulic is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Play Therapist, and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor in the state of Missouri who has 5 years of post-graduate experience working with kids, teens, adults, families, and people with disabilities struggling with things such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma and stress related disorders, self-esteem issues, life transitions, school/peer issues like bullying, relationship issues, and grief. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Maryville University of St. Louis, Missouri, Master of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling from Maryville University of St. Louis, Missouri, and Graduate Certificate in Play Therapy from MidAmerica Nazarene University of Olathe, Kansas. Julia’s main modalities include cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, person centered therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and play therapy. Julia recognizes that every person is unique and has their own ways of communicating and coping and, because of this, makes sure to use an individualized approach with all clients. She is truly passionate about what she does and will do her best to provide you with a safe, trusting, and non-judgmental environment. Julia believes that, given the right levels of support and guidance, we all have the ability to thrive and live healthy and meaningful lives. Laura Estes is a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Missouri who has twenty years of experience with adults, children, and youth seeking help with coping skills, life transitions, anxiety, depression, anger management, stress management and parenting issues. She completed her Masters in Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis along with her Bachelor of Science in Education from Northwestern University. Laura tailors her therapeutic approach based on an individual’s needs and situation. These modalities include cognitive behavioral, solution-focused and psychodynamic approaches to therapy along with mindfulness based and relaxation strategies as well. She takes an integrative approach using tools from several areas to meet every individual’s unique needs. Working with Laura will be an open, authentic and caring partnership without judgement. She creates a warm and caring relationship that focuses on strengths and collaboration. Utilizing her vast experience, she will help you learn the skills to work through challenges, reach your goals and live a more peaceful life. Washington University in St. Louis Michelle completed her Bachelor of General Studies, Emphasis in Counseling, from the University of Missouri St. Louis, and received her Masters of Science in Clinical Counseling from Central Methodist University. Michelle utilizes a strength based, client-centered, and humanistic therapeutic approach. This in which the therapist is trained to be non-judgmental, empathic, genuine and accepting the client where and how they are. In this way the client experiences a sense of acceptance, openness, and feels truly listened to and understood. Effective Client Centered Therapy clients feel comfortable expressing themselves and tend to gain more insight into their own problems while developing a greater ability to resolve them. Michelle has developed and draws from multiple and evidenced-based therapeutic modalities, and includes techniques from major therapy types such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Stages of Change, Socratic Questioning, Trauma therapy, Mindfulness therapy, Solution focused, Talk Therapy, and Dual Diagnosis Therapy. Michelle works with diverse clients on a spectrum of mental health needs. She is experienced at adapting therapeutic interventions for clients experiencing acute to severe and chronic mental health issues. Michelle welcomes individuals that just need to talk and figure out how to cope and manage difficulties that often comes with life, in addition to those clients that need treatment for more severe mental health issues. Michelle offers a supportive, safe, and collaborative effort to help clients understand and identify their challenges, and create goals that are as unique and personalized. Central Methodist University Shanna Brende is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of MO, and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of KS, who has been working in the behavioral health field for over 25 years. She has experience working with various segments of the population including children, teenagers, and adults suffering with mental health and/or substances abuse. Shanna holds a bachelor’s degree, majoring in psychology and communication disorders from the University of South Dakota, and a master’s degree from Sam Houston State University in Texas with a major in counselor education. Sam Houston State University Susan Purnell is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Missouri. She holds a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from Walden University and a MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Webster University. Susan utilizes an integrative approach to counseling utilizing three main theories. She uses feminist, solution-focused, and cognitive-behavioral theory (CBT). Susan employs this mix to address her client’s immediate need to function effectively in their day-to-day lives, while giving them the ability to see how and why they may be stalled in their current situation. Susan often works with survivors of trauma, and in those instances, she uses trauma-informed or trauma-focused CBT. As clients progress, Susan likes to incorporate attachment theory into therapy to explore early relationships and their impact on later life. This often gives clients insight into the how and why of decisions made and often alleviates the anxiety of self-blame. Susan seeks to foster rapport with her clients by providing a safe space in which they can disclose their challenges and develop strategies to manage difficulties in their lives and relationships. Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision Tom Michler is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Missouri who has close to 30 years experience working with adolescents, teens, couples and families with life cycle challenges related to anxiety, depression, parenting, relationships issues, life transitions, and spirituality. He completed his Bachelor of Arts from St. Louis University and his Master of Education and Counseling from the University of Missouri- St. Louis. Tom specializes in helping clients understand current day issues within the context of their overall life experience which includes insight into family of origin dynamics, repeating patterns, life purpose, and blockages to greater personal success and satisfaction. Tom places great value on the individual life story of his clients and seeks to participate in helping his clients create the future they truly desire. University of Missouri- St. Louis Tiffany Burke is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Missouri and Maryland. She has 9 years of experience providing individualized services to adults struggling with mental health and substance use. Tiffany completed her undergraduate work at Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville with a double major in Psychology and Criminal Justice and received her Master of Arts in Counseling at Lindenwood University in Belleville, IL. Tiffany uses cognitive behavior therapy to challenge thoughts; motivational interviewing to illicit change talk; and a strengths based approach to help clients address their concerns and manage everyday struggles in a healthier way. Tiffany strives to develop a trusting, caring and respectful relationship and seeks to recognize each person’s individuality and meet them where they are to achieve their goals and meet their needs. She provides a safe space for her clients to be able to discuss whatever is on their mind at that time. Tiffany believes in complete transparency as it affords the trusting and caring Lindenwood University
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Krista Bolin, LCSW
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Angela C. Johnson, LPC, LCPC
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Carolyn Raynor-McClanahan, LCSW
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Emily Thoenen, LCSW
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John Airsman, LPC
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Julia Vulic, LPC-S, CPT, CRC
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Laura Danielle Estes, LCSW
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Michelle Treece, LPC
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Shanna Brende, LPC
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Susan Purnell, PhD, LPC, NCC
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Webster University
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Thomas Michler, LPC
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Tiffany Burke, LPC
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